The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-07-17
TIE LADIES IN COUNCIL.
Speeches, Formation of County
League, &c.

ments were made for a Basket Pic Mic. in the
:, Public Park, (frst announced for Birchard
Park, but afterwards changed to Public
Park. Seats were arranged under the shade
trees, large awning erected, and other ar
rangemepts made for the comfort of those in
attendance, independent of the tables prepar-
ed where the good things provided could be
discussed during the intervals between ses-
sions Canopies had been put up over the
gates with notices Of welcome worked in
evergreen.
at the appointed hour, the meeting vas
called to order by Rev. Mrs. Winters, who
made some remarks appropriate to the occa-
sion. She was followed by Mrs. Downs, of
Clyde, in spirited manner, and afterwards
Y. A. Sbankland, of York township, all of
them taking position against licensing the
sale of liquors. They were followed by Mrs.
Bonnel, of Fostoria, a rather fine speaker,
with clear and distinct utterance. Her re-
marks, like those of the speakers who had
preceded her, were against license, and SEEM
ed to produce a favorable impression upon
the audience.
At the close of her remarks, Rev. Lease said
that as the object of their gathering had been
to form County League, he would move that
further business of speaking be suspended in
order to take the necessary action, and that
Mrs Downs, of Clyde, be chosen temporary
Chairman. Motion carried, when Mrs. DIR.
Bushnell was chosen temporary secretary.
The officers being elected it was then NOV
ed that committee of seven on Organization
should be chosen, and the following persons
were named: Mrs. N. c. West, Sandusky
| township; Mrs. Jacobs, Of Clyde; V. A.
Shankland, of York; Mrs. Emma Stinchcomb,
Of Green Springs; Rev. W. II. Pfeifer, OF
Lindsay; Mrs. Lincoln, of Clyde and Mrs.
DIR. Goodson, Of Bellevue.
1t was then moved that a committee OF five
be appointed to draft constitution, and Mrs.
Sumner, of Bellevue; Mrs. Winters, of Frs-
mont; Mrs. DR.. Van Norman, of Clyde Mrs.
Croninger, of Green prings and Rev. S. L.
Yourtes,'0f Clyde were chosen.
After this action, when nothing remained
to be done further until The committees re-
ported, Rev. Chance arose and remarked that
every question had two sides, and he had no
doubt that there were many there who would
like to hear the other side. He didn't believe
in condemning man unheard, and as old
King Alcohol had been q distinguished man
in society, he proposed to defend him. And
he would like to have all the saloon keepers
and the whiskey drinkers come out and listen.
He would tell them what the old fellow had
done for the country, and what class of insti-
tutions he fostered and supported. He would
show up what fellow their leader was-that
is if he could get permission.
It was moved and carried that Mr.. Chance
should speak at three o'clock.
A Voice-"Do understand that Mr.. Chance
will defend King Alcohol ?"
Chance-"Yes, that's it. I'm going to
speak for him, and if you want to lock horns,
just buckle to-"
This was said with inimitable humOr, and
created much merriment.
A motion to adjourn till 2 o'clock carried,
and the Basket Pic Nicpart was then attend
ed to with great deal Of zest and satisfac-
ton.
On re-assembling at two O'Clock, the meet
ing heard
REPORTS FROM THE LEAGUES.
Rev. Mrs Marriott, of Fostoria, being called
upon came forward, but remarked she had
not much to report. They were not doing
much public work now, but were endeavor-
ing to lead men to do what was right. They
were still holding their meetings at intervals,
although not doing street work. They had
much to contend with, and thty felt hu-
initiated at the conditionsof things, but they
hoped for better things: They had terrible
foe to fight, but they would go forward in the
spirit of their Master. It was a sad thing to
remember that the foe demanded a yearly
sacrifice of $4,000 lives, that so per cent. of
the crimes committed were effects of the traf-
ic, and that the 100000 paupcrs of its annual
creation were enough to make the nation rise
up en- masse against it. There is q disposition
among some to license this evil that it may
get into our families and lead our best men
astray. Better license the highway robber,
for he only took away the worldly treasure,
while drunkenness destroyed body and soul.
She was not public speaker but had been a
hard worker in the cause and was readyto
continue to work hard in it, and she hoped
the women would all do their duty, and that
the men would remember when the 18th of
August came, and vote not to license the
monster evil.
After singing, Mrs. Shriver, of Tifin, was
called for, and coming to the front, said she
was one of the earnest workers in the cause
in which God had called the weaker creatures
to work. She had promised God 70 work ev-
erywhere, and it was her purpose to stead
fastly continue. All could influence some,
and all should be engaged in the good work.
In regard to the work in Tifin, all the officers
were against them, and from Judge to police
officer they had not friend among the num-
Der. They were weak, but trusted in Pow
er which was able to overcome the enemy
no matter how strong. Some had said to
them-go homel you have done all that you
can do. Educate your children Alright, and
when they arrive at mans estate it will not be
necessary to trouble on their account Think
of this mothers and fathers. You are inter-
ested. You who have trained up your chill
dren in the fear of the Lord only to have them
led astray by this frightful evil. Shall we as
men and women sit down and fold our hands
as we have been doing. We have gone to
church on the Sabbath day and sat in our
pews, but have not even made the effort to
hold up our pastors hands which we should
have done. Have gone to prayer meeting to
sit at the feet of Jesus, and have sat there
with bowed heads and thought we had done
our whole duty. A few short months ago we
had an awakening, and under the inspiration
had gone forward in the discharge of duty.
But the times of trial had found the friends
who had been with them, grown cold and
ready to urge them to refrain and they would
look after the matter for them. They left the
matter in their hands and now were sorry
and ashamed, for the condition was worse
than when they left it. But the crisis was at
hand. The 18th Of August was near. They
should go out and talk with the people. She
desired that no friend of hers should vote for
license, rather let the traffic be free, that ev-
cry one who could raise ten dollars might en-
gage in it, and SO exhibit the evil in all its
horrors. Do not for the sake of God and hu-
manity vote to license this evil. You men
have the power to determine the matter, and
plead to you as one that has known sorrow,
not to cast your influence on the side of IL
eense.
Mrs. Van Norman, of Clyde, was next call
ed to the stand. She said she was one of the