Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1917 — RED CROSS FUND INCREASES [ARTICLE]

RED CROSS FUND INCREASES

$7,500 Will Probably Be Contributed in This County. The Red Cross campaign in Jasper county is meeting with the best kind of success, and it was estimated by Chairman C. G. Spitler yesterday that at least $-7*50’0 would be contributed before the end of the week. Four thousand four hundred fifty dollars were already in hand and the balance was in prospect, but so sure that Chairman Spitler didnot hesitate to make the ahnounceriient. Successful meetings have been held at various points throughout the county this week. On Tuesday evening a. -meeting was held at Wheatfield that surpassed all expectations. A number from this city were at Wheatfield during the Afternoon arranging for the night meeting- which was held in the Primo theater. , A stirring address was made by Rev. J. B. Fleming, and when he had concluded the people tljere opened wide their ■ purses and contributed over s£2<L This sum has since been increased to more than SI,OOO. Another meeting was held at the Center school house in Union township Wednesday evening and was largely attended. Talks were made by Rev. C. W. Postill and W. L. Wood, and Rev. F. H. Beard offered prayer. Several good subscriptions were made but the township had not been thoroughly canvassed and the work is being continued by the

local committee. However, it is certain that Union township will , render her full apportionment: ; A meeting was held at McCoys- , btirg Thursday evening. The attendance was' fairly good and the spirit of the people in harmony with the purpose of the meeting. Rev. J. B. Fleming made a strong appeal to the people and $211? was subscribed. This sum will be largely increased as a thorough campaign is being made of all who were not at the meeting.. Several auto loads from this city, including the band, were at the meeting. A meeting will be held .at Fair Oaks tonight and a large number from this city will attend. The people there have been doing some good work and a large attendance and good subscription is expected. Rev. Fleming will address another 1 meeting at Parr tomorrow’ night,' and W. L. Wood will also speak. The apportionment for Union township is -5450, but it is certain that more than that Will be secured. Arrangements are being perfected for a monster meeting in Gillam township Monday night. Dr.. G. W. Switzer, district secretary for the Red Cross, will speak, and the Rensselaer band will furnish music. The meeting will be held at either the Gillam or Independence church, which will probably be determined some time today. . -While Jasper county was alloted $7,500 by the national headquarters, the state department asked for but $4,200. As this sum has already been over-subscribed The Democrat would respectfully suggest :hat all in excess of that be placed in a fund for the relief- of Company M and other Jasper county soldiers and other needs of men from this county. We have done our part toward the national fund and another fund for use of local men would be proper and Siting.