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Soon thereafter the Council of National Defense sprang up in every county of every state in the Union. The Sangamon County Auxiliary of the State Council of Defense was organized, drawing for its personnel largely upon the framework of the Red Cross and Liberty Loan organizations. Under the direction of Edward F. Irwin, chairman of the Sangamon County Auxiliary, Logan Hay, chairman of the Executive Committee, and J. Frank Macpherson, secretary of the Executive Committee, all the war agencies in Sangamon county were amalgamated in one single committee, the War Work Bureau, with headquarters in the Sangamo Club in Springfield.
The Executive Committee of the Sangamon County Auxiliary of the State Council of Defense was as follows: Logan Hay, chairman; J. Frank Macpherson, secretary ; Edward F. Irwin, chairman of the Auxiliary Committee; Henry Merriam, chairman Finance Committee ; James M. Graham, chairman Neighborhood Committee; Jerome A. Leland, chairman Food Production Committee ; Col. Henry Davis, chairman Boys' Working Reserve; Mrs. Stuart Brown, chairman Woman's Auxiliary; Mrs. A. J. Mitchell, county chairman Woman's Auxiliary; Harry A. Converse, County Fuel Administrator ; James A. Easley, chairman County Liberty Loan; Sidney S. Breese, chairman Four Minute Men ; George B. Stadden, chairman Sangamon County Chapter Red Cross; Robert C. Lanphier, chairman Supply Committee, Red Cross; Dr. T. J. Knudson, chairman Y. M. C. A. Committee ; Robert W. Troxell, chairman War Camp Community Service; Logan Coleman, County Food Administrator; W. L. Patton, member County Auxiliary ; Dr. C. A. Frazee, president Loyal League; Mrs. Olive B. Wheeland, chairman Y. W. C. A. Committee; William H. Conkling, chairman War Savings Stamps Committee ; S. E. Prather, Farm Labor Administrator ; B. L. Catron, chairman Legal Advisory Board.
In the townships, the work for the Council of Defense was done largely under the direction of the Neighborhood Committee, the township chairmen being for the most part the same township chairmen who served with the Red Cross and Liberty Loan.
The Sangamon County Auxiliary of the State Council of Defense closed its work January 1, 1919.
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SANGAMON COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS
GEORGE B. STADDEN Chairman Sangamon County Chapter Red Cross
MRS. C. C. BROWN Vice-Chairman Sangamon County Red Cross, deceased
ROBERT C. LANPHIER Chairman Red Cross Finance and Purchasing Committee
MISS JULIA TARRENT Secretary and Office Manager, Red Cross
MRS. I. A. WEAVER Chairman First Christian Church Auxiliary, Red Cross
The history of the Sangamon County Chapter of the American Red Cross is con- tained in the final report of the Chapter dated May 1, 1919, and forwarded to the National Headquarters, A. R. C. The report follows:
I. INTRODUCTION
In August, 1916, a small group of women met at the home of Mrs. William T. Lewis in Springfield to further the call of the National Red Cross Membership cam- paign. They were successful in adding 1,300 new names, and sent a check for $1,300 to Washington. In the light of today such a sum of money seems a mere bagatelle, but it was unusual enough then to call for a special letter of thanks and the assurance that the officers present in the building had all come to look at that check-and Spring- field was urged to form a chapter.
Early in February, 1917, a petition was sent to the National Red Cross Society at Washington asking permission to organize a local chapter, this petition having been signed by twelve representative citizens, as follows: Mrs. Frank O. Lowden, Miss Margaret Bergen, Mrs. Gaylord Davidson, Logan Hay, Robert C. Lanphier, Col. Henry Davis, Mrs. C. C. Brown, Mrs. William T. Lewis, Mrs. George F. Stericker, Rev. George T. Gunter, Mrs. John McCreery.
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In February, 1917, temporary officers and committees were named and a few weeks later at a mass meeting of all members of the Red Cross a board of directors was elected. On March 19, 1917, at a meeting of these directors, permanent officers of the chapter were chosen, and an executive committee appointed. The first meeting of this committee was held March 27, 1917, at which the following committees were named : First Aid Committee, Committee for Destitute Families, Hospital Supplies, and Committee to secure building for work shop.
On March 30, 1917, the Springfield Chapter, having complied with all rules of the National Red Cross Society, was declared duly organized, having for its jurisdiction all of Sangamon County, Illinois. The name, however, was changed to that of the Sangamon County Chapter on October 15, 1917.
On April 18, 1917, a meeting of the directors was called to arrange for a mem- bership campaign which opened early in May under the chairmanship of Lewis N. Wiggins, resulting in a membership of about 11,000, which was increased during the year to 12,980. With this large increase in membership, and as War had been declared, entirely new conditions confronted the Chapter, and on May 14, 1917, com- mittees to take care of impending needs were organized as follows: Finance Committee, Purchasing Committee, Supplies and Distribution of Work, Organization of Branches and Auxiliaries, and Chairman of Woman's Work.
II. PERSONNEL
The following is list of Chapter officers and chairmen of principal committees since organization, with inclusive dates they held office :
George B. Stadden, chairman, March 19, 1917, to date. (Note :- To date means to date of report). Mrs. C. C. Brown, vice-chairman, March 19, 1917, to October, 1918; Robert C. Lanphier, vice-chairman, October, 1918, to date; Logan H. Coleman, treasurer, March 19, 1917, to date ; Mrs. Will Taylor, secretary, March 19, 1917, to February 1, 1918; Miss Julia Tarrent, secretary, February 1, 1918, to date.
Directors: Mrs. Frank O. Lowden, Mrs. John R. Tanner, Mrs. A. L. Ide, Mrs. John S. Lord, Dr. George Thomas Palmer, Mrs. C. C. Brown, Mrs. Clinton L. Conkling, Col. Henry Davis, Mrs. William T. Lewis, Mrs. George F. Stericker, Edgar S. Barnes, Edward F. Irwin, Dr. L. C. Taylor, Mrs. Philip Barton Warren, Mrs. Logan Hay, Mrs. Will Taylor, O. G. Scott, Mrs. Richard Yates, Mrs. C. A. Frazee, Mrs. W. Frank Workman, George B. Stadden, Mrs. Ernest H. Helmle, Mrs. C. V. B. Carroll, Elmer R. Cogswell, Miss Alice Bunn, Dr. John A. Wheeler, Mrs. Stuart Brown, Mrs. B. H. Ferguson, A. D. Mackie, S. A. Barker, Mrs. Fred- erick N. Morgan, Mrs. William R. Vredenburgh, Logan H. Coleman, Robert C. Lanphier, Mrs. Pascal E. Hatch, Albert Myers, Mrs. Lewis N. Wiggins, J. Frank Macpherson, T. J. Condon, Mrs. John C. Lanphier.
Others formerly serving as directors: Mrs. J. H. Holbrook, Mrs. J. E. T. Rutter, Frank Waller Allen, Jacob Bunn, Mrs. J. W. Patton, Mrs. Gaylord David- son, Duncan McDonald, Rev. George T. Gunter.
Honorary members of the board of directors: Hon. J. Otis Humphrey, Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, Hon. John W. Bunn, Former Governor Richard Yates, Edward A. Hall, Congressman Loren E. Wheeler, Major Bluford Wilson, Rev. Father Timothy Hickey, William Ridgely.
Executive Committee : Mrs. William T. Lewis, March 19, 1917, to date; Mrs. J. H. Lord, same; Miss Margaret Bergen, March 19, 1917, to May 8, 1917; Mrs. Ernest H. Helmle, March 19, 1917, to date; Robert C. Lanphier, same; George B. Stadden, same; Mrs. C. C. Brown, same; Mrs. Will Taylor, March 19, 1917, to February 1, 1918, succeeded by Miss Julia Tarrent, February 1, 1918, to date.
Committee Chairmen: Dr. Charles L. Patton, First Aid, March 27, 1917, to August, 1918; Dr. William L. Patton, Canteen Committee, August 30, 1917, to August, 1918, succeeded by Mrs. Henry Davis, September 1, 1918, to date: O. G. Scott and William H. Conkling, Committee on Destitute Families, later developed into Home Service Section, March 27. 1917, to date; Secretary Home Service Section, Miss Margaret Bergen, August 1, 1917, to November 12, 1918, succeeded by Miss M. Alice Hill, November 12, 1918, to date; Mrs. John C. Lanphier, Sr., Hospital
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Garments, March 27, 1917, to date; Lewis N. Wiggins, Membership and Organiza- tion, April 18, 1917, to November 20, 1917, succeeded by Edgar S. Barnes, November 20, 1917, to date; J. H. Holbrook, Finance, May 14, 1917, to October 1, 1917, suc- ceeded by Robert C. Lanphier, October 1, 1917, to date; Robert C. Lanphier, Pur- chasing Committee, May 14, 1917, to date ; A. D. Mackie, Supplies and Distribution of Work, May 14, 1917, to September 27, 1917, when committee was consolidated with Purchasing Committee; Robert C. Lanphier, chairman to date; Mrs. C. C. Brown, Woman's Work, May 14, 1917, to date; Mrs. Philip Barton Warren, Surgical Dress- ings, July 7, 1917, to December 20, 1918, close of work; Mrs. William R. Vreden- burgh, vice-chairman Surgical Dressings, same.
Something about the men and women who served as heads of the Red Cross committees :
Mrs. C. C. Brown, prominently identified with all organizations for social and civic betterment, was a tireless worker in the Ked Cross organization from the time of its inception to the date of her death, helping in the upbuilding of the Chapter, and spent much time in its work rooms.
Robert C. Lanphier, secretary and general manager of a big business institution, and president of the Springfield Commercial Association, was of invaluable service to the Red Cross Chapter, looking after all purchases during the entire period of the War, and superintending the finances of the Chapter, as well as acting as general counsellor in all undertakings of the Chapter.
At least a word of praise should be given to the business concern he represented, which donated during the entire period of the War the services of its employees in packing and shipping all finished articles which were sent out from the Chapter, and saved the Chapter hundreds of dollars in drayage.
Mrs. B. H. Ferguson served on the board of directors and also as chairman of the Edwards Place Auxiliary, devoting her time to the Chapter unstintedly.
Logan H. Coleman, who during the War also served as County Food Adminis- trator, a heavy work in itself, served as treasurer of the Red Cross Chapter.
Mrs. Will Taylor very efficiently and faithfully performed the duties of secretary from the time the Chapter was formed until her resignation, and also lent valuable assistance during membership drives, War Fund campaigns, and such enterprises.
Miss Julia Tarrent was appointed office manager when permanent headquarters were established in Springfield, July 15, 1917, and very competently handled its busi- ness affairs from that time to date. in addition to acting as secretary of the Chapter following the resignation of Mrs. Taylor.
Dr. Charles L. Patton held his position with the Chapter from the time of the organization of his committee until he entered the service in August, 1918. He was ably assisted by Miss Kate Lewis, until she herself went to France.
Mrs. Henry Davis, prominent in civic affairs in the city for a number of years, rendered most faithful and efficient service in charge of the Canteen Committee. She gave practically her entire time to the committee work and had entire management of it.
O. G. Scott and William H. Conkling had served on the Civilian Relief Com- mittee during the Mexican trouble, and were therefore eminently fitted for service on the Home Service section of the Red Cross. Other members of this committee were Stuart Brown, Robert C. Lanphier, Fred Wanless, and Jesse K. Payton. They de- serve great credit for the good accomplished in this line of work.
Mrs. John C. Lanphier was one of the first chairmen appointed, and from the beginning of the work was never absent from her post, working most untiringly, five days and two nights of each week, and retired only when the work ceased to be assigned.
Lewis N. Wiggins gave excellent service on his committee until his resignation on November 20, 1917, when he was made chairman of the membership drive of the Central Division of the Red Cross, and later became associate manager of the Central Division, with personal supervision of the Bureau of Development, with headquarters in Chicago. He was also associate manager of the Second War Fund campiagn.
Edgar S. Barnes, treasurer of a big insurance company, was an arduous worker with the Chapter from the time of its formation, accomplishing wonderful results on his committees.
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A. D. Mackie also rendered the Chapter valuable assistance, donating part of his company's storeroom, and also donating the time and services of his employees in handling Red Cross supplies during his term of office.
Mrs. Philip Barton Warren and Mrs. William R. Vredenburgh did excellent work in their departments, keeping their shops open not only during the day but for night classes for business women. They were most efficient and devoted.
III. ORGANIZATION
The original Canteen Committee was organized August 30, 1917, and was com- posed of William L. Patton, chairman; John A. Barber, Charles S. Dines and Carl Klaholt. These gentlemen did excellent work and served troop trains, starting in the spring of 1918. As war progressed, however, some of them were called to the Army, the troop trains increased, and early in September, 1918, the Canteen Depart- ment was entirely re-organized with Mrs. Henry Davis as chairman and a corps of 72 active workers, properly registered, who met all troop trains as well as regular trains passing through the city and served doughnuts, cigarettes, chocolate, post cards, etc., to the soldiers. Since the new organization, up to May 1st, a total of 15,965 men have been served, 621 gallons of coffee, and 11,204 sandwiches having been used.
A Canteen hut with well equipped kitchen, rest room, etc., was fitted up and the work of this committee, which is still going on, could hardly be excelled. There are at present 50 or 60 active workers serving returning soldiers.
The Home Service Section also did exceptionally good work under the able direction of Miss Margaret Bergen, secretary, who was superintendent of the Asso- ciated Charities in Springfield for a number of years and especially well fitted for this particular line. When Miss Bergen resigned and left Springfield for Louisville, Ky., she was succeeded in the work by Miss M. Alice Hill, who had been assistant to Miss Bergen and who had been trained by her in all her excellent methods of work, having since carried on the work most efficiently.
Number of families dealt with to May 1, 1919. . 1,067
Number of families receiving relief to May 1, 1919. 152
Money expended on relief to May 1, 1919. $5,402.93
At each of the State Fairs held here in the fall of 1917 and 1918, the Sangamon County Chapter had an excellent exhibit, the first having been under the chairmanship of Mrs. William R. Vredenburgh and the second under the management of Mrs. William T. Lewis. These exhibits covered a display of the various activities of the Chapter, including knitting, sewing, instructions in surgical dressings, Canteen, First Aid, etc., and did much towards stimulating interest and enthusiasm in Red Cross work.
IV. METHODS OF WORK
The local Chapter organized 25 Branches and 43 Auxiliaries with permanent headquarters and offices in Springfield, Ill., of which Miss Julia Tarrent had the active management. Many of the churches had Auxiliaries, the Edwards Place carried on a most successful workroom and the Ursuline Convent had a large and enthusiastic working contingent. The Public Schools opened their doors to the women of their neighborhoods and both teachers and students gave cordial co-operation. The Masonic Temple kindly housed the surgical dressings department and the Lincoln Library gave us a workroom. The Branches likewise reported a most cordial co- operation and kindly feeling at all points.
Too much praise cannot be given to those devoted women who toiled early and late at the meetings of Branches and Auxiliaries. To each of these gatherings an official inspector was assigned, who carefully overlooked each garment and surgical dressings before it was sent to headquarters to be packed. There a second group of women subjected the work to an almost microscopic examination and so skillful did the workers become that to say the work had come from such and such a Branch or Auxiliary was tantamount to saying it was perfect.
V. RECORD OF THE WORK
The Sangamon County Red Cross Society was called on for service other than war work. During the summer of 1917, Illinois was visited by a terrible tornado which
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struck the towns of Charleston and Mattoon. Central Division telegraphed Spring- field, and within a few hours, Miss Margaret Bergen, secretary of the Home Service Department, was at the scene of disaster with nurses, medicines, surgical dressings, and all the appliances possible for the alleviation of their distress.
During the influenza epidemic, the Chapter opened two Emergency Hospitals, both of which were under the general supervision and direction of Robert C. Lanphier, who, with his able corps of nurses and assistants, accomplished wonderful results.
The first hospital opened October 15, 1918, continuing until November 14, 1918, and was in charge of Mrs. John Caldwell, with Miss Catherine Matheus, R. N., as head of the nursing staff.
The second hospital opened December 10, 1918, operating until January 22, 1919, and was under the management of Mrs. W. Frank Workman, with Miss Catherine Matheus, R. N., in charge of nurses.
These hospitals cared for a total of 318 patients. Total cost of both hospitals, $8,299.52, with receipts of $1,382.83, in addition to which the city and county paid part of the expenses, amounting to approximately $1,500.
Much of the equipment for both these hospitals was loaned by the State Board of Agriculture from the Domestic Science School, the local hospitals were very generous, and the Red Cross purchased what was lacking.
Besides the original membership campaign shortly after the entrance of the United States into the war, the local Chapter had two Membership Roll Calls, the first open- ing December 17, 1917, under the chairmanship of Stuart Brown, when 31,102 mem- bers were secured, which, with 5,000 old memberships not expired, made the total membership at the close of the campaign, March 31, 1918, 36,102.
The second Membership Campaign opened December 17, 1918, under the Chair- manship of E. R. Cogswell, when 35,763 adult and junior members were secured. The membership of the Chapter May 1, 1919, is 35,942.
There were two War Fund drives. The first started June 22, 1917, of which Judge J Otis Humphrey was chairman. Quota assigned Sangamon county, $90,000; amount subscribed, $99,158.07; amount collected, $90,979.71; cost of campaign, $2,046.99.
The second campaign opened May 20, 1918, Robert C. Lanphier, chairman. Quota assigned Sangamon county, $90,000 (this amount voluntarily raised to $100,000) ; amount subscribed, $139,482.10; amount collected to May 1, $132,962.37 ; cost of campaign, $1,571.47.
Articles manufactured to May 1, 1919: Surgical dressings, 442,902; hospital shirts, 8,038; pajamas, 5,189; convalescent suits and vests, 808; socks, 23,135 ; sweaters, 9,380 ; helmets, 3,551; wristlets, 2,856; mufflers, 1,430; kits and waterproof bags, 1,709; aviators, jackets and slings, 114; dresses, shirts, undergarments, stockings, sweaters, shawls, etc., for refugees, and miscellaneous, including handkerchiefs, pillows, spreads, wash cloths, etc., total, 13,237.
Amount of principal materials used: Outing flannel and canton flannel, 28,690 yards; muslin, 42,254 yards; gauze, 59,182 yards; cotton (absorbent and non- absorbent), 4,691 pounds; yarn, 18,806 pounds.
VI. GENERAL
The Sangamon County Chapter is still in active operation and while some of its Branches and Auxiliaries have closed their workrooms, a good many of them are still holding their weekly meetings, sewing and knitting for the refugees, shipments being made from the Chapter Headquarters each week. There has been nothing but the heartiest co-operation on the part of all the Chapter organizations and a spirit of thorough willingness and obedience to rules and regulations has been evident every- where.
This report would by no means be complete if special mention was not made of George B. Stadden, the most untiring chairman. A very busy man, head of a great corporation, he gave unstinted service not only to his home Chapter, but to the Central Division, having been on their advisory board during several administrations, and was called to Washington in conference on the First War Fund Campaign for the State
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of Illinois, and served as Associate Director for the 1918 Christmas Roll Call for the Central Division. We owe to him most hearty thanks for any and all of the success of our work.
Approved: GEO. B. STADDEN, (Signed) Chapter Chairman.
CAROLINE OWSLEY BROWN, (Signed) History Committee.
The officers of the branches of the Sangamon County Chapter of the American Red Cross in the county were as follows :
Auburn Branch: Mrs. J. H. Crouse, chairman; Mrs. J. B. Lanham, vice-chair- man ; Miss Edna Epling, secretary ; Miss Margaret McElvain, treasurer.
Buffalo Branch: J. E. McCann, chairman; Miss Katherine Fletcher, vice- chairman ; T. E. Orr, treasurer ; Mrs. Harriet Garvey Barch, secretary.
Buffalo Hart Branch: Mrs. Carl Harris, chairman; Mrs. J. W. Richardson, vice-chairman; Mrs. W. G. Priddle, secretary.
Chatham Branch: T. M. Barbre, chairman; Mrs. M. M. Bradley, vice-chair- man; J. P. Chapman, treasurer ; Miss Della Moore, secretary.
Curran Branch: M. W. Summers, chairman; Mrs. Frank Springer, vice-chair- man; E. C. Dickerman, treasurer ; Miss Mary McRoberts, secretary.
Cantrall Branch: Mrs. B. L. Barber, chairman; Mrs. J. Y. Taylor, vice-chair- man ; John Brennan, treasurer ; Mrs. Kate Downey, secretary.
Dawson Branch: H. H. Hartmann, chairman; Mrs. W. E. Garrett, vice- chairman ; Truman Rentschler, treasurer.
Divernon Branch: C. H. Welles, chairman; Mrs. David L. Haire, vice-chair- man; Miss Margaret O'Keefe, secretary; O. H. Sturgeon, treasurer.
Farmingdale Branch: Harry Happer, chairman ; Mrs. Mark Cooper, vice-chair- man; Pat O'Brien, treasurer ; Miss Grace Jameson, secretary.
Glenarm Branch: John P. Stout, chairman; Mrs. Jacob Lard, vice-chairman; Mrs. Fanny McAtee, secretary.
Illiopolis Branch : T. O. Rule, chairman; Mrs. H. C. Roberts, vice-chair- man; John Shellar, treasurer; John Nelson, secretary.
Island Grove Branch: W. F. Milligan, chairman; Miss Cora Burns, vice- chairman ; Will F. Foutch, treasurer ; Miss Kate Maxcy, secretary.
Loami Branch: Miss Frances Washburn, chairman; Mrs. Storm, vice-chairman ; Mrs. Alice Nipper, secretary ; Mrs. S. R. Magill, treasurer.
Lowder Branch: Mrs. D. A. Brian, chairman; Mrs. Newt Walkington, vice- chairman ; Mrs. G. L. McNaught, secretary and treasurer.
Mechanicsburg Branch: J. F. Hall, chairman; Mrs. Harry Hagaman, vice- chairman; William T. Fullenwider, treasurer ; Mrs. Mabel R. Carlock, secretary.
New City Branch: Edwin Chard, chairman; Mrs. C. W. Hunter, vice-chair- man ; Miss Mabel DeLay, secretary.
New Berlin Branch : Mrs. Will Coones, chairman; Miss Nelle Yates Taylor, vice-chairman ; Mrs. John Eisele, treasurer ; Mrs. A. Edwin Washburn, secretary.
Pawnee Branch: Fred W. Perry, chairman; Mrs. Chester Baker, vice-chair- man; Mrs. H. H. Mason, secretary ; Frank Poffenberger, treasurer.
Pleasant Plains Branch: Rev. E. M. Gross, chairman ; Mrs. W. N. McCartney, vice-chairman ; Mrs. J. Hensley, secretary ; Mrs. E. Walbaum, treasurer.
Riverton Branch : Mrs. C. McMahon, chairman.
Rochester Branch: Dr. J. M. Bell, chairman; H. D. Parker, vice-chairman ; Mollie A. St. Clair, secretary ; Mollie Wolford, assistant secretary ; Mattie A. Miller, treasurer.
Sherman Branch: Mrs. J. Smith, chairman; Mrs. W. Wolf, vice-chairman; Mrs. C. R. Sweet, secretary and treasurer.
Salisbury Branch: Dr. J. R. Irwin, chairman; Mrs. Lucy Davis, vice-chairman ; Mrs. R. Wells, treasurer ; Mrs. Maud Miller, secretary.
Thayer Branch: John Beard, chairman; Mrs. Willis, secretary.
Williamsville Branch: T. E. Hartman, chairman; Mrs. W. F. Merriman, vice-chairman; J. W. Prather, treasurer ; Mrs. Nathan Hussey, Jr., secretary.
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The chairmen of the Red Cross Auxiliaries in the City of Springfield were as follows :
Mrs. Julia Fitzpatrick, Bergen Park; Miss Anne Hamilton Brooks, Bettie Stuart Institute; Mrs. J. W. Stremstreffer, Bissell; Mrs. W. S. Barber, Central Baptist Church; Mrs. Minnie Dunham, Clementine Memorial; Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Colored Women; Mrs. Louis Scharf, Converse School; Miss Abba M. Doyle, Daugh- ters of Isabella ; Miss Jennie Deffenbaugh, Douglas Avenue Church ; Mrs. Ida Redman, Douglas School ; Mrs. B. H. Ferguson, Edwards Place ; Mrs. George Bickes, Efficiency Club, Enos School ; Mrs. W. A. Geiser, Feitshans School; Mrs. I. A. Weaver, First Christian Church ; Mrs. A. D. Fash, First Congregational Church; Miss Olive Reiger, Flower City Chapter, O. E. S .; Mrs. Frederick R. Brand, German Lutheran Church ; Mrs. H. H. Dickerman, Girls' Auxiliary, Y. W. C. A .; Miss Elizabeth Schlitt, Grace Lutheran Church; Miss Mollie Hamilton, Harvard Park School; Mrs. Erhardt Mueller, Lawrence School; Mrs. Primm Estill, Liberty Community; Mrs. Anna Warner, Lillah Rebekah Lodge; Mrs. John C. Lanphier, Sr., and Mrs. Charles Lanphier, Lincoln Library Auxiliary; Mrs. James Sheehan, Lincoln School; Mrs. Isabel F. Hatch, McClernand Training School ; Miss Cora Hanks, National Woman's Relief Society; Mrs. Fordyce Brown, North Grand Place ; Mrs. Linnie Black, Oak Hill; Mrs. I. G. Miller, Park Avenue; Mrs. George Mckenzie, First Methodist Church ; Mrs. Irene Chambers, George W. Reed Circle; Mrs. Frank Buedel, Sacred Heart Church; Mrs. I. E. Scott, Second Presbyterian Church; Mrs. F. M. Short, South Seventh Street Baptist Church; Mrs. Nellie Apblett, Stephenson Woman's Relief Corps No. 17; Mrs. A. A. Ranzenberger, St. John's Lutheran Church ; Mrs. Louis Graser, SS. Peter and Paul Church; Mrs. Philip Barton Warren, Surgical Dressings; Mrs. J. S. Fuller, Triple Link Rebekah Lodge; Mrs. R. F. Kinsella, Ursuline Convent ; Mrs. B. L. Renfro, West Side Christian Church; Mrs. Anna Gris- som, Woodside.
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