Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-10-10
For the Chronicle.
Temperance VS. Intemperance'
n Of G. T.

Mr.. EDITOR :-Knowing, that, in common
with all other good citizens, you feel a lively
interest in the cause of Temperance, 1 ask
a small space in your excellent paper, to
throw out a few thoughts for the considera-
ton of the people of Trumbull. The Plain
tiff in this case is buckling on the armor for
the conflict, determined to expel the defend
ant from the county. He knows full well
that a herculean task is before him, yet con-
scious of the right he feels the p~remonitions
of certain victory clustering about him.
Thrice armed is he whose cause is just.
The Plaintiffs hope is in the court, the
jury and the virtue and intelligence OF the
people, all these are with him.. The defend
ant is no mean foe, so far as strength and
perseverance is concerned he is wary, cum
ming, tireless and INSCRIPTIONS.
As an important element of success the
friends of Plaintiff have organized a Temp
ler's Lodge in Warren, which is on the high
road of prosperity, booming along on its mis-
sion of love to humanity. Instituted in June
last it has now on its roll of honor, between
one and two hundred names. This Lodge
may and should be made q potent lever for
good in our town and county. To make 1t
so every parent in favor of Temperance,
should at once unite with it. Every father,
every mother, every sister, brother and
friend should join the Lodge, and make
common cause in the good work of Danish
ing from our town and county every thing
that will intoxicate.
The Temple Order is in good working
condition, and capable of doing excellent
service. The Grand Lodge of Ohio, of which
the Warren Lodge is q subordinate, held Its
yearly communication last week az Spring
field, and was attended by some three nun
dred Representatives and visitors, represent
ing all parts of the State. Gen. McLain was
the member from the Warren Temple and
REPORTS the advancement of the Order in Ohio
in a most satisfactory condition. During
the year more than one hundred and twenty
five new Lodges were opened, more than
seven thousand members added and the good
work spreading all oyer the field, with cheer
ing rapidity.
Thus the reader will see the plaintiff has
backing which will encourage him in his on
ward course. But friends of Temperance.
you must come up to the work. Men and
Women of Warren! Why stand We here
idly looking on whilst your o10n children,
and the children of others around you, are
pressing into drunkard's graves through the
terrible gateway of detiriun' trsn1ens!-
Stand not aghast at this idea. Stop a mo-
UlGlL duu luluA J. luCAO II AO AoA5SA" OAASS
cur Temple was instituted, two heads of fam
lilies in this city have died of deLiri1an ire
mems. ThDse men q short time since were
regarded Is soDer-man. but their fathers,
mothers, sisters and brothers, refused to join
the Lodge. They stood aloof as you do now,
and their widows and children now lament
their untimely death. For information as
TO Warren Temple, and its way of doing
rood. call on a. W. Porter, W. G. 7. Mrs.
Messer, W. Y. T. Asa E. Andrews, w. 7.
Miss Adams, W. F. S. Perry Draa, W. R.
S. Joseph Marvin, Jr. W. G. Judge Spear,
Julius King, W. o. Forrist, ". I. Gorton,
DIR Woodwork, members, or any one else
who belongs TO it.
In other localities, every minister of the
gospel belongs to the Order and labors for its
success. In Warren not a minister in active
professional duty has united with our Lodge.
ONLY one, a retired brother, is with US; all
honor to him. How men, who profess to
ioye God and claim to be HIS Special Repre-
sentatives on earth, can reconcile it with
their duty to stand aloof and not lend a help
ing hand, in this grand warfare against in
temperance I know not. How they can stand
at the judgement day, IN the presence OF the
spirits of men who fill dFunkards graves,
and who, when in life, never heard their
warning voice against this terrible evil l
cannot imagine.
Ministers of Warren! Look at this mat
ter a moment, end inquire lift is not your du-
ty to JON in this good work. Your influence
is needed right here. We should have five
hundred members before the year is out
Then Warren Lodge would be a beacon
light, to reflect It's influence Throughout the
county, and IN less than one year every
township would have its Temple, and our
plaintiff in this case, would have judgement
of entire success and for costs. Old men,
young men, old women and young women,
the work is yours; come over and help Us to
expel defendant now and forever.