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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. II

Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. II. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886. 257 words

Renf ro, civilian relief ; Mrs. Sturdevant Bartlett. junior red cross.

Mrs. Elizabeth O'Linn Smith was State Recording Secretary of Daughters of the American Revolution, Chairman, Library Extension Department State Federation Women's Clubs, and Librarian of Chadron Public Library at the time of her election as Chairman of the Red Cross. She had lived in Chadron many years and had been an officer and helpful member of many state and district club organizations and community interests.

Mrs. Minnie Crites, Vice-Regent, had been Grand Matron of the Eastern Star of Nebraska and was an old resident of Chadron.

Mrs. Sara Heyward Barrett was Secretary and Treasurer of the Heyward Cattle Company and an active member of many clubs of the city.

Airs. Robert Elliott, Secretary, was the wife of the President of the State Normal School of Chadron, and a worker in many clubs.

William Mclntyre, Treasurer, was Assistant Cashier of the First National Bank, Chadron. Owing to illness of the Secretary, Mrs. Elliott was obliged to resign in September, the 17th, and Miss Mildred Baker, teacher in the Chadron High School, was elected to fill the vacancy.

Five branches were organized in the county with chairmen as follows : Marsland, Bert Furnam ; Craig, Mrs. Harry Bartlett ; Wayside. Mrs. F. S. Baird ; Antelope, Harry Clark ; Esther, Mrs. Frank Wolvington.

During the first war drive a large sum was raised by the chapter ; in charge of J. Kass and others.

At the second War drive, $13033.65; in charge of Wm. P. Rooney and others.