DALLAS HERALD, November 6, 1861, p. 1, c. 3
Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas
Ladies' Sewing Society.
At a meeting held by the ladies of McKinney and vicinity, on the
28th day of October, they proceeded to organize an "Aid Society,"
for the benefit of our soldiers who have enlisted. A regular
Constitution and By-Laws were adopted for the government of the
same.
Mrs. R. Cave, was elected President; Mrs. Mollie Cannon, Vice
President; Mrs. Sallie Skidmore, Treasurer; Mrs. T. C. Rhine,
Recording Secretary; Mrs. J. J. Harrison, Corresponding
Secretary. The President appointed the following standing
committees:
Garment CuttersMrs. Harrison, Mrs. Foote and Miss Eliza Graves.
Coat and Vest MakingMrs. Rhine, Miss Tillie Graves and Mrs.
Skidmore.
Pants and Drawers MakingMrs. Smith and Mrs. Howeth.
Shirt MakingMollie Skidmore, Mrs. Lovejoy and Mrs. Fannie Adams.
The Dallas Herald was requested to publish the proceedings of the
meeting and the society adjourned.
Mrs. R. Cave, Pres't.
Mrs. T. C. Rhine, Sect'y.
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