Ohio History Journal

652       Ohio Arch and Hist. Society Publications

 

ber of the Committee from Dayton, accompanied by a representa-

tive group of Dayton citizens who piloted us to Miami Mound

where a short stop was made, thence into Dayton where dinner

was served and a short meeting held. At Dayton we visited the

Conservancy Works, the Wright Aviation Field, and other points

of interest. This closed our activities for the day.

There is no question that both of these trips were highly en-

joyable and instructive for all who took part in them. The ad-

vantages of these tours may be summarized as follows:

1. They induce our members and others to visit points of

historical and scenic interest in Ohio.

2. They acquaint non-members and members alike with the

activities of the Society.

3. They bring about some publicity of the Society through-

out the State.

4. They have a tendency to increase the membership of the

Society.

The one objection to this activity is that it requires the time

and attention of some individual and encroaches on the time of

the Secretary and his assistants.

On each of these trips a charge was made which included

all of the meals and hotel accommodations for the trip, plus

a moderate addition intended to cover printing, entertainment of

guest and sundry expenses. There is a small balance left over

in this fund which will be available for future activities and no

doubt, if it is found desirable, this slight balance could be used

to defray the expense of clerical service without burdening the

Secretary with the same. The charges did not in any case cover

transportation, but the Committee undertook in a number of in-

stances to provide transportation for persons who desired to go

but had no automobile of their own. This led to some incon-

venience and complications and this should be reduced to the

minimum.

Above all things it is greatly to be desired that people

throughout the state of Ohio be encouraged as much as possible

to visit the historical places in Ohio. Any activity that tends to

bring this about will be a great benefit not only to the Society

itself but to its members and the State.

(Signed) JOSEPH C. GOODMAN,

Chairman.

The following report was submitted by the Committee on

LOGAN ELM PARK

The following report on Logan Elm Park is submitted for

your consideration and approval. There has been no apparent

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change in Logan Elm during the past year. The famous old tree

continues to hold its own against the elements. More than four

thousand visitors registered at the park during July, and pos-

sibly as many or more in August, could they have been checked.

Some time during the first week of August a sneak thief carried

away the register, and either the same party or another ran an

automobile through the wire fence near the creek. This makes

it more apparent that we should have a caretaker on the grounds,

at all times. The present caretaker lives half a mile from the

park, thereby making it impossible to give it proper supervision.

The peaceful purchase of additional ground cannot be consum-

mated at this time. A plan is being worked on, and if success-

ful will clear the way of all difficulties.

Respectfully submitted,

(Signed) GEORGE FLORENCE,

Chairman.

CAMPUS MARTIUS

At the request of Mr. Galbreath I send a report on the

Campus Martius property, as Mr. Dawes left the work in the

hands of the resident members of the committee.

A caretaker was employed in the spring and since that time

the house has been open for visitors on an average of three times

a week. The grass has been cut regularly and the grounds are

in good condition.

When we were about to begin repairs on the building last

fall we were told that any improvement amounting to over five

hundred dollars must be approved by the State Architect and for

months we besought him to come down. He appeared the first

of June and after looking over the house, said it must be weather-

boarded and that he would send specifications for the work.

Hearing nothing more Mr. Brenan called on him on September

2nd, while in Columbus, and he promised to attend to it at once.

After considering his recommendation and discussing the

matter with other interested persons, your committee does not

approve of his plan as it would take away the old look and leave

nothing for other necessary repairs. With the roof repaired,

timbers strengthened, some preservative put on the sides, new

steps, and some painting and restoring on the inside, it would be

put in good condition, and made very attractive with some old

furniture which has been promised us.

The old house, with its interesting site and history, has

aroused great interest in all tourists, and the people in Marietta

are looking forward to the time when it will be restored and

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