Oak Hill Lyceum
Oakland Twp.
1889

(note: the Lyceum was a literary society dedicated to bringing culture and intellectual discussion to the community)


Oak Hill Kas., Feb. 12, 1889


Meeting called to order by J. J. Marty, President

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Election of officers being next in order, the following were duly elected:

J. J. Marty, Pres.; A. M. Story, Vice Pres., Minnie Dieter, Sec.; W. W. Stewart, Treas.; Harry Wasw, Marshall: W. W. Stewart, Janitor

The following committee on question was appointed: M. H. Panton, A. M. Story, Henry Hammerli.

The following entertainment program was then carried out: Song, Elmer Mull; Song, Sibbie Gaghart; Song, Lettie Johnson; Song, Jack and Flem Gabhart; Declamation, Charles Johnson; Declamation, May Wade; Song, J. J. Marty; Song, M. H. Panton

Recess

Following recess the committee on question for next evening reported as follows: "Resolved, that a lawyer is justified in defending a bad cause."

The following named persons were named as debators of the question: Affirmative--A. M. Story, J. J. Marty, B. E. Ford, H. Gordon, Geo. Dieter Sr., Harry Wade. Negative: H. Hammerli, V. A. Stewart, W. W. Stewart, Geo. Dieter, Jr., Charles Collins, Henry Schuldt. The question: "Resolved, that no one should be allowed to vote unless able to read and write intelligently," was discussed.

Result: one for the affirmation, two for the negative.

On motion the Lyceum adjourned.

Minnie Diete, Secretary