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1 30 o’clock |. m.ArFKttNooN SKfUUOX*Convention called torirdcrat 1 UO p. m,( according to adjournment, ami reading of eoiniuunfrftUonft concluded.By motion of T. H Woodward, the convention proceeded to permanent organiza-lion. Dr. J. II McNutt was clcclcJ president, and J. H. Sebree, recording seer clary and treasurer.By request of the members the pnwi-di nt wjia nuthori/.ed to np|ioinI an executive committee of six, which was done, consisting of the following persons, viz Dr. II V. Norvcll, Bloomfield, Ind.; Ilobt. T Sclhirc, Canton, 111.; Dr. J. B. Parsons, Indianapolis, Ind.; Ucv. W. D. H. Trotter, Jacksonville, 111.; Chnrles M. Garrison. Wichita, Kansas, and John C. Trotter, Portsmouth, (hi«-It was also ordered by the convention that the president should be a member ex-officio of said committee.About two hours was then devoted to a general discussion aa to the best plan of procedure and course to pursue Ln regard to genealogies, correspondence, etc., etc.A vole of llmnltB was tendered to Mr Priest, the gentlemanly proprietor of the hotel, for Ills hospitality and many acts of kindness shown the members; also to the managers of the Daily ltsi*vuf'AN for their hhenil notices.After attending to other necessary arrangements, by motion of A. W. Trotter the convention adjourned, subject to the call of the president.Arabl a general hand-shaking and well wishing;, the members began to depart for their several homes, well pleased with 11 Decatur and her generous-hearted citizens. Dm. J. H.McNutt,Chairman.J. 6. Beisiiee, Secretary.
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Decatur Daily Republican
Decatur, Illinois, US
Thu, Nov 21, 1878
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