Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-03-16
SPEECHES, RESOLUTIONS AND PLAN
4 CARD FROM THE PROSECUTING
COMMITTEE." ~ ..' "a,
The Work Begun.



from the pulpits of this city, on Tues
day evening of the present week was
held q citizens' meeting, for the purpose
'of considering the most judicious and
eftectual method of suppressing the
traffic in ardent and spurious liquors.
At the appointed hour the Baptist
church was filled to its capacity, and
the meeting was called to order and or
ganized by electing Caleb May, Esq,
4 Chairman, and III. P. Sloan, Secretary
Prayer was offered by Rev. l.. B. FL
field. as ~ 9.gsrs g. .ar...l .g.. =. $50.
A Temperance Song was sung by a
group of children present from the Or
phans' Home, much to the qualification
of the audience. .s... .. .. #
A. ID. Barnum, Esq, was called for, to
express the object of the meeting, which
he did with energy and in u manner
i MOTTO be misunderstood - ~ rv
! Elder E5erhart was next called for,
who very pointedly ndforeibIy discus
rsed the merits Of the subject, and advo-
Gated the use of moral suasion and pa
cific measures first, and if that could not
be made etiectual, then the people
should assert their privilege and rights
by laying hold Of the STRONG arm Of the
law, and executing it without fear or
favor. ,40ITBIy<EGA
! Rev. Mr.. Norton followed, and ex-
pressed hearty desire to see some eff
I ian n 90 rno IN .I
ing progress of intemperance in this
community.
] Rev. Fifield had but iittleghope. of eff
! fecting anything with saloon keepers
and whisky-yenders other than by AL
mighty Power, or the powerof law
Had tried moral suasion, and failed.
Rev. Mr.. True, although new conner
here, and had not been, called into GER
tain localities to make extensive obser-
vations, vet he had heard, seen and felt
that there were astonishing and alarm
ing facts in regard to the evils of intern
perance, and was glad of this opportu-
nifty TO identify himself with the citi-
zens to take measures forthesuppression
|
Onmotion, A. D. Earnum,A G.sEb-
erhart and DR.. Kerr were appointed to
prepare resolutions TO present. to the
meeting.
While the Committee were absent the
Chairman and others entertain ed the
audience with remarks relative to the
subject under consideration. q. .s.t 4
The Committee reported the following
Resolution which was adopted by
standing vote, which indicated unan-
imous vote: ..-.a ....
WHEREAS, The illegal traific in ardent spirits
Is assuming dangerous form and leading to
ruin0us elects upon ourcommunity, therefore,
Resclred, That the duty of suppressing such
! traffic 10 imperatively entoined upon every
selves to vindicate the law in every case.
| a. d. Barnum presented the following
paper for signatures, together with re-
marks urging Work and action, in his
usual railroad style. E -" .
The paper was passed through the au-
dience and some 80 names, and over
| $500 were subscribed: r.s. a,r o.. ..
Know all men by these presents, that we the
Undersigned agree to pay the sums set oppo-
! site our names at such times as the same NAV
ecution of any and every person Keeping and
dealing in Intoxicating liquors in the city and
township OF Cedar Falls, contrary to the laws
| Further. we agree to render all the assistance
IN our power in the vindication of the liquor
laws OF Iowa, as against all ofie nders.
CEDAR FALLS, March 18th, 1868. 5s@@
The following Committee of ladies was
appointed to canvass the city and solicit
names and subscriptions
Mrs. Jno. Cameron, Mrs. III. A. Perkins,
"A. ID. Barnum, " DIR. Bryant,
m. Miss Hattie Schcnk. .. e.,
On motion o Committee of five was
appointed to act as Prosecuting Commit
tee, whereupon the following names
were nominated: -
Caleb Nay, WIG A. d. Barnum,
s. II. Rounds, III. p. Sloan,
Sheppard Wilson.
BY vote of the meeting the Prosecu-
ting Committee were authorized to act
in their capacity according to their judg-
ment, and report at the next meeting.
On motion the Secretary was request
ed to prepare 4 report of this meeting
for publication in, the Cedar Falls GA
ZETTE.
On motion the meeting adjourned to
meet again next Monday evening in
Baptist church.
fl. p. SLOAN, sec'y. va ~
Card from the Prosecuting Committee.
Inasmuch as we the undersigned
were appointed by meeting of the cit
liens of Cedar Falls, for the purpose of
inquiring into, and prosecuting Offend
srs Of the State Law in regard to the
liquor traffic-we, as well as they, feel
the necessity of such action, in order to
remove from our midst, as far as the
law permits, every agency that tends to
demoralize and ruin our fellow man,
and more especially are we acting for
the benefit Of our boys and young men!
Furthermore, our naotiue is not for the
injury of those who have their capital
and business in these retailing estab-
lishments; but would gladly see them
withdraw their liquors from the market
and engage in some other avocation
that would tend to the elevation and
prosperity Of our city. Yet, inasmuch
as we have been appointed in good faith
to prosecute all offenders of the law,
without fear or favor, and have put our
" hand to the pillow we shall not " look
back " as long as the law is violated.
CALEB NAY,
A. ID. BARNUM,
8. WILSON, Committee
II. r. SLOAN
80 q. II. ROWND.
what Has Been Done.
The ladies appointed to solicit SUBJ
scriptions, we're out canvassing on
Wednesday and met with most encour-
aging success. We are not informed as
to the amount Of money they succeeded
in raising.
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