Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-03-05

SiSohht ~ 10 buOuSub IuC dhOCNtbS
will have important bearing on the
work in progress in the State. A
permanent organization was effected,
with Mrs. Fl. c. McCabe, Of Della
wsre, as President
At Piqua, the ladies we're grossly
insulted by the barkeeper of the City
Hotel. 1t produced great excite
ment, and next day the barkeeper
found it healthy to leave for Canada.
The wave has finally reached Ports
mouth. Large meetings are being
held in all the churches. Petitions
are being circulated praying the City
Council to prohibit the sale of all in
toxicating liquors. If they should
refuse to grant said prayer, the mat
ter will be made an issue at the
polls.
DR.. Dunn, the obstinate liquor sci
Ter Of Hillsboro, received a postal
card the other day, dated "Hell, Feb
ruary s." and signed "The Devil"
recommendin & him for his work in
resisting the temperance movement,
and assuring him of the distinguished
consideration OF all the fends.
A bill has been introduced in the
Missouri Senate to prevent citizens
from being annoyed by what it calls
religious and temperance fanaticism
A State Convention, under the
auspices Of the State Temperance Al
lance, is called to meet at Column
bus March 18th, the object of which
shall be to unite the temperance
strength of the State in support of
the woman's movement now in pro-
gress. All Temperance Orders are
asked to send delegates.
In the lower house of the Ohio
General Assembly, on the 24th, a
resolution was introduced Offering
sympathy ard congratulations to the
women engaged in the temperance
movement, and on motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution the
vote stood-yeas A, nays 40. 1t
failed for want of a two thirds vote.
Public sentiment in Chillicothe has
reached the proper point, and active
operations are expected to commence
this week.
Observation-Disclosures of the most
prominent saloons surrendered, and
liquor poured into the river.
Mount Vernon-Seven bars closed
by the women's prayer meetings.
Cadiz-Work commenced on Mon
day and in progress
London-An active and interesting
campaign in progress. Every saloon
constantly besieged.
Mount Sterling-Saloons all closed.
Logan-All saloons have surren-
except John McBride's. He
is threatened with the law.
Nelsonville-Not a drop of drink
to be had for love or money.
Loveland-DaiIy visits being made.
Sidney-Sixty-four crusaders on
the march daily, and resolved to
fight it out il it takes all summer.
Marysyille--A fund of $4,000
pledged TO the support of the League
One saloon besieged by eighty-five
women.
Msrion-League In process of or
yanization.
Millersburg Women working away,
the snow. A leading house
furnishes buffalo robes and other
convenient aids in the work.
Chagrin Falls and Berea, Cuyaho.
"a Co.-Crusade commenced. i,
Plymouth-Saloons all under fire. q
Terms of capitulstion said TO be in
f
Circleville-The leading dealers n
nit the retail business.
Pleasant ~VaIley--Best women of :
he place in the ranks and at work. !
Pomeroy-Two saloons closed, and
,ree more have promised to quit. I,
Athens-Eight saloons closed. Over 1
90 signatures to the pledge. Y
Zaleski-Several saloons closed, and
DO signed the pledge.
MeArthur-Four saloons closed; one
i'll open. =
GcorgetoWn-Six saloons closed; one 70
open. . ., :
Xenis-TwenIy six saloons have been p!r
no
Observation-Disclosures saloons closed.