The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-10

The, Ladies' Temperance League OF
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The Ladies' Temperance League was
called to order after the Union prayer
meeting. The committee on citizens
appeal reported 27O names. Mr.. Nc
Mutt, Bugh, Greiner, and Misses Lizzie
shough and Mary Chilcote. were app
pointed a committee to wait upon the
saloon-keepers present the appeal to
them nrid ascertain what they will do.
The ladies left on their mission, the rest
remained praying God would crown
their efforts with snccess
The committee returned and reported.
"The first place visited was Mr.. Gallen'p,
who wis not at home had gone 10 New
Lexington; told his clerk we would call
IN the morning. Passed to Mr. Whit
mer's, who received us rather cody. He
said he was carving on business ac-
.cording to law : would not sign a pledge.
Mr.. Dittoe was not in, but soon made his
appearance, listened to the reading Of
the appeal, and answered, 4 WON'T Mr..
Kempf was next in order, who received
Us very courteously indeed said he
loved peace and order; did not believe
in whiskey; only had little beer on
hand; respected our request, but could
not sign the pledge Mr. Bowman was
not in. Mr.. McQuaid said, he never
sold to men who were in the habit Of
getting drunk, and would not sign any
pledge Mr.. Wesall received us po-
iitely, promised to outfit the rest would,
but did not sign the pledge We were
locked ont at Metcalfs BY his wife. The
last place visited was Mr.. Yorger's. He
was ont, but his son, manly looking
boy, said he would call his father, if we
wished. He soon appeared, and smiling
ly told US he had quit, but would not
sign the pledge. Thus ended our first
days work Of active service.
TUESDAY, March oath.
The League was called to order by
the Vice President Mrs. Greiner A
committee Of two ladies was appointed
to wait upon Rev. Father Noon, with
citizens appeal, and request him 10 s,gn
it. -Four we're chosen as a committee to
wait upon the druggists and saloonists
not seen yesterday. The committee went
on their mission, leaving number in
the church for council and prayers.
The committee sent to visit Rev.
Noon came in, and reported they had
been received with marked respect, and
when they made known their errand, he
told them he was in sympathy with the
temperance people, but his Church Vows
were such AS to prevent him signing
such a paper. If the laws would take
the matteEin hand he could then work"
On being asked if he had any objections
to his people signing such a petition, he
replied, "they could do as they pleased;
he would not interfere"
The other committee returned, and re-
ported they would be glad 70 announce
success, but could not. They first called
upon Mr.. Metcalf; plade rather a flank
movement on the proprietor He, how
ever, received them kindly, and patient
ly listened to the reading Of the appeal;
said he never sold anything stronger than
wine or beer; was going to quit the first
Of May; was a tremendous temperance
man himself; was not willing 70 sign the
pledge. Mr.. Bowman was next visited,
who told them "he was not dealing in
the article; was not handling it at all;
he could control himself; If others could
not, let them CO." Mr.. Gallin was the
last one visited, who met them with cool
poIiteness; said ehe was transacting bust
meas according to law; expected TO con-
Time 80 doing" The druggists we're
visited next Mr.. Hope said "he wanted
TO tell them now, and once for all, he
would sign. no pledge" DIR. Skinner was
not at home, neither was Dr. Magruder
The ladies feel there are many, very
many obstacles to be met, but are trying
to do their duty in the fear Of Con,
firmly believing with Him all things are
possible-even the overthrow Of the rum
traffic.