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.

March 26. 1918, five boxes, gross weight 882 lbs., of clothing much of it new, and supplies were sent from the Dawes County Chapter at Chadron to the Commission for Relief in Belgium.

The following is the first annual report of

HISTORY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA

supplies sent for year ending June 1, 1918: Abdominal bandages, 145; Soultetus, 38; Gauze dressings, 18242 ; Gauze compresses (8x4), 101 ; Muslin bandages, 542; Bed shirts, 145; Helpless case shirts, 38; Bed socks, 101; Undershirts, 35; Handkerchiefs, 190; Pajamas (winter), 345. Refugee Garments: Drawers (girls), 35; Layettes, 1; Petticoats, 30; Pinafores, 50; Underdrawers (boys), 6; Undershirts, 6; Quilts, 2; Crib quilts, 42. For Soldiers: Comfort bags, 84; Helmets, 168; Mufflers. 73; Pairs socks, 303; Sweaters, 389; Pairs wristlets, 175.

For 1917, Christmas, 180 packages were made and sent to the Omaha headquarters. Mrs. Vet Canfield was chairman of the committee that prepared these packages.

Mrs. Sands having moved to Iowa, Mrs. O. J. Schweiger was appointed chairman of the Membership Committee.