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Title: History of Dwight, from 1853 to 1894
Year: 1894 (1890s)
Authors: Dustin, William G Wassell
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Publisher: (Dwight, Ill.., Dustin & Wassell
Contributing Library: The Illinois State Library
Digitizing Sponsor: CARLI: Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois

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thet hree one is dead, one withdrawn to join elsewhere, and one is still an honored member. The first elected officers were: President, Mrs. Kate Shaffer vice-president, Mrs. Barber; secretary, Mrs. Carrie Lounsberry. In November, 1892, the present Auxiliary was organized by Mrs. Ida B. Cole. Mrs. Dr. Blaine was elected president and Mrs. Dr. Barr. secretary. The object of the W. A. K. L. is to further the cause of temperance, and especially to aid in curing the inebriate of the disease of alcoholism and others in the use of opium and other drugs. To teach the youthful of the land to avoid the drink and drug addictions, and by all means possible, with the blessing of God, promote the purity and good order of society. The motto is Not willing that any should perish. Since the organization in November, 1892, there has been collected from different sources $633.90. There is at present .$18 19 remaining in the treas-ury. The balance has been expended uwi up. V^ Hi*. 1»< injw I Hi l-i,V*f J *JH
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Heather Lad. J. R. Oughtons $6000 Gordon Setter, took first in every bench show in the United States in 1893-94. HISTORY OF DWIGHT, ILLINOIS. Ill for curing patients and defraying then ecessary expenses of running the Auxiliary. Meetings have been held every week until the present time. Regular meetings the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in every mouth in Odd Fellows hall. Every one is welcome. Mrs. Dr. Barr, who has been an untiring worker since the Auxiliary was first organized, is the president. avomans relief corps. One of our efficient philanthropic organizations is the Womans Relief Corps, auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. Its especial object is to aid and assist the members of this organization, to cherish and emulate the deeds of the brave defenders of ournation, and perpetuating the memory of their heroic dead. To maintain true allegiance to the United States, inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of country among our children, and in the communities in which we live, and encourag

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