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should come under three heads !- Culture, Sociability + Charity. The President Thanked Mr. Rice for his address and there being so fres thin Misiles the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted Sie.
March 30, 1911. meeting of the L. H. B.S. was called To order by the President. The hostesses were Mes. G. Meyer , Mrs. A . Mergentheim , and Mrs. M. Mayer . The following Bills were allowed to the amit 1 6. 67. There were twenty-one members and two guests present. The Pres. appointed the following committee to make arrangements for the celebration of the 50th anniversary : Mrs. M. B. Fisher, ·a. Rothschild, B. Lehman. I. Lehman Theo . Frank . Miss Logan of Hope Happiest wished & address the Ladies H. B.S. And this request did wh meet with approval . There being no future business the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully automated, J. K. Heltme, Sec. Parla
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april 29, 1911. The I. H. B. S. met in the Vestry rimes of The Temple . The President called the meeting to order. The habeces inrefus. Ha Portschild, Mrs. Sol Rothschild, Mis H. Shiner & Mis il: Sulberg. There were fourteen members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read + aferored. It was muted of seconded to allow the Hope Hospital Will to the art of /5.30 for the case of this. Hoffmann Italy. also to allow the till for rd advanced by Mes. Chaska . The mittin was mide + seconded to donate The sum of $25.00 to Hope Hospital. This motion was unanimously carried . It was mund Recorded + carried to send 5.00 to the Imigrant and Society. It was suggested that the last meeting be held intins refreshments + the money such to the flower fund. The hostince of the afterman donated 1.25 to the flower fund. Respectfully submitted, J. K. Heilbronn, Sec.
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Oct. 19, 1911. a called meeting of the J. H. B.S. was held in the Vestry some of the Synagoque, Oct. 19,1911. The President called the meeting to order. There were 1,6 minutes and I arech, finecent. The minutes of the previous meeting in filed april 24,
+ uppund. Mrs. u. Rotschild trodd that all filles presented by the power com. he allowed. This mitim was recorded a carried . The report of the com. If on arrangements for the fiftieth anniversary io ten given by Mrs. i. Rothschild. the mas suggested that the recession to celebrated ty going a musical. Mrs. I. Lekman suggested ginny a lunchen and then having the musical. This suggestion auch inthe fam. A. M. frank engrated in creating diament musicale. She was also suggested to him a program evening + light refreshments . the matter was finally pun to in aute and was earned in farmit is rom lunchen. The Pres. Then
appointed the following committees :- Love them - Nus. Theo. frank + Mrs. Nathan. Program - Mrs. a . Rothschild + Mrs. J. Lohman. Printing - Mrs. Ben Lehman & Mrs. d. Lehman. The Sec, was matrices to bring in a complete list of names of members & also Those that had been menjust moved who A the city. The question whether to ivité son- members are & who discussed. The por com. offered to which + uno instructed to use on sideband Man
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charles thing was unanimously elected to membership. There being in truthen trainis the meeting stand adorned. Fammi Di AliVormen des.
Www. 3, 1911. The LA. B. S. mich in the Vestry vomof the Sample on Nor. 3 . The Pris. , Mrs. Lohman presided . The hostesses for the aftermon were The Mesdames . " J. Baum, D. ackerman + Je Barn. ich the Jening of the meeting there were 20 minutes and 3 guests present, who afterwards were elected to membership. The minutes of the previous meeting were read + approved. The Pres appointed the following Him. com .: Ins. Milion Rosenthal, Mrs. Ben Rotschild, Mrs. Ben Likman& Mrs. J. Ackerman. The com. was included to bring in a report of the next meeting. Mrs. C. Rothschild asked for the moral support of the ladies in inding the A man's Club League in their work keeping young girls from the shuts all myll, The sveik gamed from new members of this suiting Mrs. Pollock , Mrs. L. Strifel Mrs . M. Dessiner + Mis. g. Harding being unanimaly elected. The President welcomed the new membro + after refreshments rue served The
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Pres. requested a frank statement of opening regarding The celebration of the 50th unniversan. Mrs. Theo franck reported that the a guilt was to have a private dining room + that the luncheon was to cash $ 1.00 pl plate. The other expenses hin apportinel Later. It was decided That the charter members + former members who have with the city where to be, guests of the daily. the details of the entertain minh were then discussed. Mrs. di Halfmen was asked to uch with the printing com. There bring no further business the meeting strid adyturned To much again after The · celebration.
Respectfully automate Jamie K. Peithner
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Benevolence and society were repre- [ feature of the luncheon was the reading sented today in the jubilee celebration of the Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent asso- ciation when forty seven ladics gathered in honor of the event at the. Anthony hotel. This important society of this city, has ever heen " devoted to quiet works of charity, though there has been at times a social element introduced in honor of various anniversaries. : Today an elaborate and heautifully appointed luncheon at the Anthony hotel at ]
of letters and telegrams from people not living here, who are children of charter members. Many of these letters con- tained gifts ; for the association. : The floral decorations" of the luncheon, "in charge of the Flick Floral 'company, were in gold and white. On the large table in its center stood, an ' effective combination of crystal vases filled with small yellow chrysanthemums; known as' the sweetness variety. , On the small o'clock was to do honor, not only to the ! tables stood low gold baskets of yellow fiftieth anniversary of the organization, but to the three charter members who are still living. to recall the early days
chrysanthemums. At each plate stood a favor of a tiny gold hasket filled with nuts. White tulle bows tied the han- of the society when the country needed | dles. - Another decorative feature in-, just such help as that band of unselfish and noble, women gave. . Nothing has been more significant of the united pur- pose of the association than its keeping in office its various' presidents, many of whom have served many years. . Mrs. Joseph Lohman, the present highest of- ficer of the association, has served in the same capacity for' nearly ten years, though not entirely in successive terms. Other former presidents are Mrs. Alex Lauferty, now living in Boston, MaBs .; Mrs. Max/ B. Fisher, Mrs. Aaron Roths- child, Mrs. Samuel Chaska and Mrs. Ben Lehman. The three charter members now living and who were able to he present at the luncheon are Mrs. M. Lamley, who served many years as sec- retary of the society; Mrs. S. Freihurger and Mrs. E. "Rosenthal." The presidents and charter members were seated at the honor table and others at small tables. The present officers of the association are president, Mrs. Joseph Lohman; vice president, Mrs. . Isidor " Lehman'; 'secre- tary, Mrs. Louis Heilbroner, and treas- urer, Mrs. Ralph Clark." There were also present several out of town visitors, Mrs. Simon Straus, Mrs. Isaac Straus, Mrs. Seelig' and 'Mrs. Schloss, all of Ligonier, and . Mrs. Louis ` Meyer, of South Whitley. All of these ladies were formerly members of the society. / A
tended as a souvenir were yellow satin ribbon "'on the order of a badge. : On these were-printed verses appropriate. for the occasion, written by M. Frank and they were sung to - the tunes of Auld Lang Syne and : Lauterbach; just. at the close of the luncheon, which Was served in the banquet hall of the hotel. The three charter members wore cor- sage houquets of violets tied with rib- hons, the gifts of the society, and most fragrant rememhrances of the day. Aft- er the luncheon the Bailhe trio gave a program of chamber music, thus bring- ing to a delightful close one of the most beautiful. anniversary gatherings ever held in the city. The committee on ar- rangements for the affair was composed of Mrs. Theodore Frank," general chair. man; Mrs. Louis Heilbroner, Mrs .. A. Rothschild, Mrs. Julius Nathan, Mrs. Joseph Lohman, Mrs. Ben Lehman and Mrs. Isidor Lehman. An interesting historical sketch of, the society was read by Mrs. M. Lamley, as follows:
"Mrs. President and Ladies: I have been requested hy our worthy president and committee to give you a hrief ab; stract of the history of our Ladies' He- brew Benevolent society members who are meeting here today to do honor to its fiftieth anniversary, and to the char- ter memhers in particular, of which I am one of the three remaining. I have. ac- cepted reluctantly, as it is a great effort
on my part to do justice to the subject assigned to me in the present condition fate has seen fit to place me. But as one of the committee so sweetly, re- marked to me, 'Mrs. Lamley, the society is your child,' this reminded me that a mother's duty never ceases. Though our hearts are sore, the mind. weakened, nerves unstrung and we are estranged from, our, familiar surroundings, our feel-, ings remain unchanged towards the ob ject we once loved. To some of you ladies. I may appear almost a stranger ; I myself feel a stranger in my own land. Ladies, I heg your indulgence for my ef- 'fort, simple and pure.
"Statistics are generally a bore, hut I will try to he brief. If anything of im- portance has heen omitted, I trust for your consideration.
"This child'. .. was horn November 4, 1861, fifty yearsago, during the admin- istration of our immortal Lincoln, when slavery was to he aholished which sep. arated the north from the south and war was proclaimed ..
"Organized Relief Society.
):"We followed the ranks of all America. A meeting-was called to organize a sol- diers' relief society.">"Every . married woman in our community responded. All worked diligently for the worthy cause." Boxes of linen, clothing, provis- ions, etc., were sent out to the boys in blue who had left home and family to hattle for and save the flag of our glor- ious republic. When peace reigned once more hetween the north and the south, when the weapon was exchanged for the plow, our work was also finished. We then felt. that a clasp was wonted to fasten the chain of social and charitable ties and this organization was founded. Twenty three ladies signed the constitu- tion. They were Mrs. F. Nirdlinger, Mrs. Sam . Nirdlinger, Mrs. S. Freiburger, Mrs.I./ Lauferty, who. were of
ficers;Mrs." I: Minchweiler, Mrs. B. Eppstein, Mrs.S. Becker, Mrs. S. Redelsheimer. & Mrs. B. Lauferty, Mrs. A. Oppenheimer, "Mrs. B. Falk, Y. Mrs. M. Graff, Mrs. B, Fisher, Mrs. A. Heilhroner, Mrs. L. Wolf, Mrs. Philip Meyerson, Mrs. Dr. Rosenthal, Mrs. M. Lamley, Mrs. D. Sax, Mrs. V. Jacobson, Mrs. E. Rosenthal, Mrs. F. Lessman, Mrs. B. Zekind, Mrs. R. Redelshiemer.
"We were not familiar with parliamen tary law, but our fundamental principles were harmony and peace, to practice ben-
Officers and Charter Members
In the group of portraits above are the present officers and the three surviving members of the Ladies' Hebrew Benevo lent society
President Mrs. Joseph Lohman. Vice President - Mrs. Isidor Lehman. Secretary-Mrs. `Louis Heilbroner. Treasurer- Mrs. Ralph . Clark. : Surviving Charter Members Mrs. M. Lamley, Mrs. S. Freiburger, Mrs. LE.
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evolence and charity in its true sense. We followed the dictates of Job"" to be an eye to the blind, an ear to" the deaf, .provide for the needy, welcome i the stranger to beat home with us. The call of distress was answered to the" ex- tent of our funds. We did not know the trained nurse of today. 'We individually devoted ourselves day and night to the sick and afflicted. We were all young Awives, and youth knows no hardships. They were willing hands and ? tender hearts, those of your mothers.'
Progress is Noted.
"The obligations were five cents week- ly; later $3 a year. An increase of mem- bership to thirty three, is found in the twenty fifth report, the silver> anniver- sary of the organization, which was cele- brated most elegantly with a banquet in Arion hall. Every member and her entire family participated. Then fifteen of the charter members were present, five
exercises opened with prayer by Dr, Aaron. Toasts were responded to by Dr. Rosenthal; S. Lauferty, M. Frank and M. Lamley, who was .master of ceremonies. Mrs. Schlesinger, who was president at the time, made a few remarks 'of 'wel- come, and Mrs. M. Frank, treasurer, also made a short address of welcome. Mrs. M. Lamley, secretary, read an abstract of the history of the organization .; The total receipts for the 'time, '1867 to 1886, were $3,481.19. " This sum was' expended thus:Nine hundred dollars to the : or- phans' asylum in Cleveland, O .; many dollars to improvements on the syna- gogue, and the balance in donations" to verious, benevolent purposes." " From whichever direction, misfortune called it was met with willing response. A room for a number of years; but I will not tax your patience with" details. The records honor them.
A Complimentary Social.
"On March - 27, 1901, a complimentary social was given in honor of the remain- ing charter members. Eight -answered the call. , They were Mrs. A. Oppen- heimer, Mrs. L. Falk, Mrs. S. Redelshei- mer, Mrs. A. Heilbroner, Mrs. V. Jacob- son, Mrs. S." Freiburger, Mrs. E. Rosen- thal and Mrs. "M. Lamley. Thirty -six; members and several invited guests par- ticipated. Our worthy president, Mrs. Joseph Lohman, welcomed the honor guests most beautifully.& Mrs. Oppen- heimer responded in behalf of the charter members. Mrs .. Lamley read a paper on the past, present and future of this or-
being absent and three deceased. The | ganization. The closing remarks of this paper were these: May this association continue as a lasting monument to com- ing, generations.' Truly we find our hopes verified. Ten years have passed and this society devoted to philanthropy, charity and" sociability still exists, im- proved and on a solid, basis. We are af- filiated with every charitable institution in the city, irrespective of creed; also with', the Hebrew" Orphans' "home in Cleveland. and " the ; Denver 'hospital. Every good , cause is honored and the poor, assisted; nurses 'and; linens fur- nished the suffering. . Truly - we are progressing with the tide of time. I sin- cerely trust that future' years may still find you active in the cause. When the last of us who built the structure has passed into the great beyond, let one
was furnished in Hope hospital and kept sweet thought be passed-charity."
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Dec. 1. 1911. The L.H. B. S. mich in the Vestry sons of the Temple , Dec. 1, 1911, with the Pres. in the chair. The hostess Ar The aftermon were the Mesdames E. I. Fisher, Ralph Clark + Theo. Frank. There were 22 members and 4 guests present. after The meeting was called to ordin the minutes the previous meeting were read by the Secretary + after a slight correction were approved. Serial communications were this read among them the resignation of Mrs. E. E. Israel. This was accepted int expressions of regret at The loss of 20 worthy a member . The refourth of The por com. followed + Fills amminting to 7.30 rue allowed, also one dollar given to a po man at the dow. The report If The nom. com, was called for + the chairman , Mrs. Million Rosenthal ffered the following for consideration. Paris. - Mrs. a. Rotschild
Vice Pres- Mrs. B. Lung
Suc. . L. G. Heilbumer Tiens. - . Ralph Clark. These fices were all unimimonthly elected. The retiring Pres., Mrs. J. Lohman made a graceful speech f ackmonludge. ment for antesies shown here after asking Mrs. A. Potluck to for The Society with some music gulded The chair to the new President. a rising who ? thanks was given the retiring President. The Pres., Mrs. a. Pitschild the proceeded with The naming of committees. The fo cam. was appointed as tellins, Chairman, Mrs. Ralfch Clark Mrs. Benden.
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+ Mrs. J. w. Frank. Sunday Schul :- Mrs. Million Resenttal Mrs. J. Ackerman, Mrs. E. G. Fisher . flower com . - Hus. Huo Meyer .
kindly donated sime material to be
made into your for some of the local hofertales & the filling com. was appointed to take care of the Sewing! Mes. Ben Lehman, Mrs. de Rothschild Mis. 1. Stiefel . It was moved + seconded That the dues of two dollars be pind The Woman' Club League . This motion was carried unanimously. ilso much, seconded carried that the Visiting morse League he sent 10 as a contribution a discussion auce as to what
fifty dollars that were so kindly sent to The Society The 30th anniversary would be used for any this purpose than charity. the was suggested by Mrs. The Rotschild that the society supply The Tumble mit altar Language using this money. this suggestion was put in the form to a motion by thes . Youth Bauen, only changing so that the society denals the alter & Jonah averings in honor of it's 50th anniversary This motion was later withdrawn, until they com., Mus. Ben Langt, Mrs. de Stiefel investigate the case of the hangings. There were ,65 with after all expenses
welke in the flower fund . Mais . Ben dany donated
- the flowers Grund in humanof the memory of the
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her parents. There firing no fretter business the meting adjourned to listen to some beautiful selecting undered by Mis. the Pollack. Fammi IT. Heilbronn,
Dec. 14.1911. Minutes offormed. Mrs. Chaska reported concerning a child who was on the street selling papers + suggested that humane society on 1 associated charities investigate conditions. discussion ensued, who no action taken. Moved a seconded that maisal climations to instituting be allowed . - within was carried - . Cleveland meaning Orphan asylum etc. Some fancy · work who sent by Miss Rubin of Payment + It was med + seconded That The daily jong 25 fm same . Miten was carried . President commenced intention of appointing friendly visiting com . - for sick who deferred action till next meeting Mus. leckerman sported concerning Woman's chat com. neit to board of safety to Main police matimar room for girls when arrested. The board promised to bring samen before city council . arnomed. M. B. Mrs. Simon Strauss diensten $ 10.0
Laura Levy, Sten. pro tem
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Dec. 28 .- the L. H. B. S. met in The Vistry som of the Synagogue dc: 28 the President in the chain. the hostesses for the afternoon were . Mo . M. frank , Mro. L. Finberger Mrs. It heterges There were 23 members + 6 guests present. the minutes of the previous meeting were und t approved. the Juas, work was that we had $131.80 im bank. the por com. reported a rumor to the effect that no immediate and was needed stay the family under consideration. The com. In Sunday School entertainment reported an expenditure $11.00 ₺. for candy . The Society was to be reimbursed ity The congregation . She was reported that the entertainment was a great success. Mro. thefel donated $1 to the iflower ifund in honor of them father' birthday Mrs. a. Rothschild also contributed $) to the flower fund. The question Is hanging+ scuole averings for the Temple was thoroughly discussed + samples examined + a selection finally made. Sur-caters kindly donated by the hostesses mere waffled + the sum of 2.93 realized for the themen fund. then tiny no further husness the meeting adjumed. Rispe submitted, Jamie 1. Heltomer, Sie.
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the L. H. B.S. meh in the Vestry como of the
Jan.10 - . temple Jan. 10. the hostesses for the offernon were Mrs. Hallenation , Mrs. fre traitement Mrs . L.G. Huiltmer. the meeting was called to orden by the Puis. He minutes of the previous meeting here read + approved. A letter of thanks from The Jewish Orphan Asylum was received to read. The how can reported that the family in this change had been sent a ton of canal + that in their Spension no other assistance was necessaryof This time . There were 21 members to 2 guests present, Mus. Louis Wolf of n. Y. genermisty donated 10 to The Society fund. these thering no further business The meeting adgnamed . Respectfully submitted Fammi N. Heilumer Sie.
Jan 25: The S.H. B. S. meh in The Vestry worms of the Temple Jan. 25. The Pres. presided . the hostesses for the Herman were Mesdames fre Kan, Ben Lehman + d. Kohn. Here mere 19 members + 4 givesto present. the minides of the previous meeting were read + approved. Bills to the amount $$4.50 whe allowed. Mis. L. Fraberger moved that 10 be sent to the National Farm Schil, the motion was recorded to carried. Jim dollars was also sent to the associated charities. This ammacca had her usted to the charities an a previous
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meeting. The poor com reported the case of a woman who needed the case of the Avecbilal for some weeks in the neun. facture. He com, made all arrangements necessary her comfort. These Bundelman marcel" that the young ladies of the community he asked to in the socialist contribute $1 a year thin wok entertain. This intime was seconded + carried. There ting wo futter business the meeting adjamed.
Respectfully submitted, t. N. Heilbrunner, Su, Meeting was called to order by the Pres. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Lohman , Gus Meyer , + Ben Levy. There were 20 members + 2 guests present. Receipts + Kanks from the associated Charities & National that she would like to barn the motion to admit The young ladies to membership be reconsidered . Mr. Bean Rettischuld moved that The motion he reconsidered . This was seconded & carried . There bing no further haines the meting udynomed, Respectfully
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Feb. 29. The meeting of the L. H. B.S. was called to order by The Pres. The hostesses for the offerman were the Mesdames Nathan, E. Rosenthal + Sol. Rothschild. There were 28. members and 2 guests present. There was very little hisiness to be transacted & The afterman was givers ufo for a set of farewell reception for me of our chammed Charter members , Mrs . Lamley , who is some to leave the city . Mrs . Theo , Frank made a mition that Mr. Lamely be made are howmany members . This motion was seconded. + unanimously carried the Pres: then made a few fitting remarks + presented Mrs. Lamley with a prise as a token of esteem from the members of the society. Mro. Lamley responded & expressed her thanks and appreciation in a few well chosen remarks , speaking feeling about the many staunch friends she has made during her residence have. Refreshments were theme served & the aftersome was given up to sociability.
Respectfully submitted, I K. H. , Sec . Mrs. Horan Levy donated 5 to The Society. The juist kindly donated by Mr. M. Mergentheim was raffled & the sum of # 5 realized .
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March 14. L. H. B. S. met in the Vestry rooms of The Temple Mar, It with the Pres. in the chair . There were 1' members+ 3 guests present. The hostesses were Mrs. ... Lehman , My. M. Rosenthal + Mrs. A. Minsky . The minutes of the previous meeting were read't offund. a site from Mrs. Stephen Bond, Pres. of The Muse League, accepting they Society's sontation in behalf 1. the League, to have a joint meeting on March 121 st . was read . The pow com . reported a till for groceries for $3.50 which was allowed . A till from the super Hospital for the case of one of our for was presented. The till amounted to $15.40. Ah was suggested that 25.00 be sent the Hospital valent of the exact amount of the bill. Mas. Ida Porteschild made the motion to that effect it was seconded I, incanimously carried. benny Leny, of Miserly presented The flower fund with $10 in gratitude for the safety A Mrs. Horan Levy. Mrs. Herman Elson of N. Y. also kindly donated "5" to the Society's funds . There being no further business The meeting adgnamed. Resp, submitted, J. K. H . , See .
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The same officers as last year were nominated De Secretary Wanted the ladies for the hours respectfully declined- The stur officers way martimously elected - The names of this wiener and No Rozenburg were presented for membership and manimoney accepted & no futur, business being reported meeting was Respectfully submitted adjourned - F.K.N. dec- Nor.2/1912. Meeting J. L. H. B. O. was called to minutes & furious nesting ress
order by President. Ho Banat preowned membership - They were unanimously elected Neo traces + appelise contributed tothe society. Theo Be Very resigned as V.P. and was elected see. The following committees were offerited-
Poor Committee wo Heil broner. Hus Theo Feaula- theo 7. weil Rember Deliciol Com. Mes-Gebenman-J.M. Rosultral-E.]. Fisher-J. Friehang Flower Www. mes sheyer MUD J. Frieburger-Dus J. Barnet Mus Isadora Schumann rece appointed are what wow furnished by society at Hele Hospital needed = The usual donations to racious institutions were there allowed by motion-recorded reanciens quo Ida Rots child & mo Huit houver were appointed to inquire about a silver medal to the siren
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to the Sunday School-for the child who can- ducted him self bach- to wear for a given brood
und Deasauer. Meeting was than. adjourned- Resp. Outmitted IN. Lery-Que-
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