Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryHe said that women usually made better correspondents than men, and that he foundit wise to have each news letter signed by the correspondent. He quoted letters from J.W. Bailey of the Bureau County Republican; Fred L. Alles of the Pontiac Sentinel;and E. AT Snively of the Macoupin County Enquirer. This practical essay was a newtype of paper in the records of the Association, and its value was emphasized by JudgeJ. B. Bradwell of the Chicago Legal News.The topic, "Special Departments in Local Papers," was opened by the HonorableJ. R. Marshall of the Yorkville Record, in the absence of S. W. Grubb of the GalesburgRepublican-Register, who was to have presented a paper on the subject. Mrs. E. B.Harbert of the Inter Ocean urged that a department be made in papers for the treatmentof cooking and women's dress. J. R. Marshall of the Yorkville Record endorsedher suggestion.The committee on Job Specimens through W. L. Glessner of the Clinton Registerreported only one or two additional job samples submitted but furnished a set of specimenssent in to former meetings to all who desired them. On motion the committee wasdischarged. H. P. Larson until recently of the Oregon Courier, read an essay on "EditorialConduct of a Country Newspaper."The Legislative Committee already referred to was provided for in the followingresolution offered by E. H. Phelps of the Toulon Herald:"Resolved, That a committee of five shall be appointed, of which the Presidentshall be one, to whom shall be committed all matters of legislation, in which the press ofthe State shall be interested, and that the Executive Committee shall be authorized todefray the expenses of said committee."The Honorable Zebina Eastman was unanimously elected to honorary membership.He was the oldest practical printer-editor in Chicago, his service dating from 1836.El B. Fletcher of the Morris Herald gave notice of a proposal to amend the Constitutionso that the annual meetings shall be held bet wen the 1st day of January andthe 1st day of March of each year.On July 6, 1880, the fifteenth annual meeting of the Association was held at thePalmer House, Chicago. President E. A. Snively of the Carlinville Enquirer called themembers to order in a morning session in the Club Room. After roll call by the Secretarythe President delivered his annual address.The constitution was amended, at the proposal of E. B. Fletcher of the MorrisHerald so as to read that the annual meetings should be held between the first week inJanuary and the first week in March.J.B. Bradwell of the Chicago Legal News moved that the resignations of the presentofficers be not accepted and re-election followed of: President, E. A. Snively, CarlinvilleEnquirer; Vice Presidents, Mrs. Myra Bradwell, Chicago Legal News; S. W. Grubb,Galesburg Republican-Register; Secretary, C. B. Bostwick, Mattoon Gazette; Treasurer,J. W. Clinton, Ogle County Press.The committee on Secretary's salary recommended that the Association pay thesecretary $5 0. Judge J. B. Bradwell of the Chicago Legal News proposed as an amendmentthat the sum be made $100 a year, and after considerable debate the amendmentwas adopted.The excursion this year was made to Ashland on Lake Superior. The invitation ofGeneral Manager F. N. Finney of the Wisconsin Central Railroad to make this trip hadbeen extended to the Association through E. H. Talbott, editor of the Railway Age,in the fourth special meeting.44