[2] Hoge joined the WCTU in 1887, on its first organization in Virginia, and was made recording secretary and, later, president of the Lincoln branch.

During her term of service as State recording secretary, she introduced medal-contest work, and was for several years superintendent of that department in connection with her other duties.

[2] The membership of the WCTU greatly increased during Hoge’s term of office as State President, and its efficiency was strikingly manifested in the successful campaign for a dry Virginia in September, 1914.

In 1906, in addition to her responsible duties as State president, Hoge was elected assistant recording secretary of the National WCTU, and has been retained in that position ever since.

[4] Sara Haines Smith Hoge died at a sanitarium in Takoma Park, Maryland, November 29, 1939.