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5 speakers secured, judges and music not reported. Mrs. Kuhl of Champaign had written that she could come to Powellton before state convention decided on motion to arrange for meeting. October 6th leaving the 8th for Nauvoo. Hattie Bolton appointed to inform Mrs. Kuhl and Mrs. Hudson of our decision. Miss Lulu Sanders to ask Mrs. Wolfenbarger to entertain Mrs. Kuhl and if she could not to notify Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Humphrey to secure hall and organist. On motion decided to pay Mrs. Kuhl $5 and expenses. Decided to meet in 2 weeks with Ida Bailey. Report of Dist Convention given Mrs. Potter and Hamma committee on program delegated to state convention (Galesburg October 8-11) Nellie Bolton and Mrs. Riter if she could go. Program- instrumental music, march by Mrs. Hamma. Rec. Hattie Bolton. Select reading- "Why" from Union Signal. Closing song and prayer- after which meeting stood adjourned. Nellie Bolton Secretary On October 16 W.C.T.U met at the home of L.D. Bailey and after a bountiful dinner and a short visit was called to order by President, Singing Cleft for Me. Scripture lesson Romans X read and followed by prayer by Mrs. Lewis. Song no. 21 Tell it to Jesus. Roll Call, 16 members were present besides 6 visitors. Minutes of October 2nd read and on motion accepted. Treasurer had received $1.50 dues had paid out 6.50 leaving $17.21 on hand. 2 bouquets had been given to the sick. Supt. of Sabbath Observance reported having written to District Superintendent for plan of Work Contest. Superintendent reported that the hall was not at liberty Oct. 25 but could be secured for November 1. Carthage young people would furnish music but their hack hire would probably be $3.00 or more after a short discussion it was decided to accept both the date and terms as to music. Miss M. Bolton volunteered to provide supper for the choir by motion the offer was gladly accepted. Meet in 2 weeks with Mrs. Riter. Mrs. William Webb sent an invitation for the 4 weeks meeting this was accepted.