Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-02-19
TEMPERANCE.
Two More Saloons Closed.

the past week, given the ia4sies VI
our city suitable weather for sctive
outdoor operations in their crusade
against Wbiskey. They have not re
NAMED idle in their homes; they
have labored snd nov commence TO
reap the fruits. The public feeling
against intoxication increases hourly;
the sale of whiskey decreases pro-
portionstely, aud those who were
not With the ladies 10 their labors
have been forced 10 come out against
them-'tis thus they know their
friends. So strong has the senti-
ment become that scarcely a man Ia
to he seer in liqnor, and none drunk.
The sale has been lessened until it
is no longer lucrative The respecti-
bility of the vocation is numbered
among that vague form Of shadows
which we call the past: the gain has
gone with the sociality of the saloon
Since our last report every saloon
and liquor store in the city has been
favored with one or more visits either
from the League in body or by COM
mittees. All places give them en-
trance now. and the owners apollo
eize for former refussls. On Wed
nesday of last week one SAMUEL
GoKss. who had been accustomed TO
deal out whiskey on Court street,
having the fear of the League and
the Grand Jury before his eyes.
packed his fixtures, closed his saloon
and left the city convinced that the
League meant ''husiness." GoENs
shall have the prayers of the League,
provided he embsrks in other bust
ness.
On Saturday afternoon q mass
meetiog was held at the NJ. E.
Church, at which several views were
given on the present question. A
reading room was talked of, and a
committee previously appointed re
ported thereon. Dir. SHoBER offered
them a room for six months free.
500 per year to he paid thereafter.
We learn that $50 have already been
subscribed to secure hooks, furniture,
etc. Al the close Of this meeting
the ladies repaired 10 the establish
ment of Mr.. T. G. HERS. in the mp
per end of the city. The ladies pre-
scented him with a pledge not to sell
more intoxicating liquors in Gallia
County. This pledge Mr.. HERN and
wife both signed, and amid tears,
thanks, congratulations and ringing
of bells the large assemblage sung
s'Praise God from whom all blessings
flow" Every heart was inspired
with new devotion for the csnse 10
which it works without WEAKNESS.
Saturday night, however, was the
browning night. A larger assem-
blage was ont than on any previous
occasion. There were over two
hundred ladies' in the line of march,
and in addition to these quite a num-
her of men and hoys who filed the
streets about where the ladies' were
operating. II was nearly eleven
O'Clock before they adjourned. Many
Of those visited expressed 8 willing
ness to quit, conditioned that they
could get rid of their present stock
One dealer will take S25for his
bar fixtures, sign the druggists
pledge, and declares that the disposal
of his present stock will end him in
the whiskey business. Similar pro
positions have been received since
the commencement of this crusade,
but the League invariably reject
them and demand an unconditional
surrender.
Steamboats, have not escaped
The bar tenders on the steamers Ac
tive, Katydid and Frank willard
have been, during the past week
forced to receive calls from commit
tees Of the League. On Sunday thu
League visited the Chesapeake
nv invitation, and held devotiona
exercises. We hear that this boa
ceases to have a bar after to-day
"wednesday,
On Monday and Tuesday the la
dies we're again ont in full force
On Tuesday evening a grand mas
meeting was held in Aleshire Hall
:. Several members of the Chambers
burg Lodge, I. o. G.. T, were pres
emit. Speeches we're made, the prin
, cipal one being from Rev, ScorT, o
Middleport. The Secretary reporte'
the following saloons closed; HENR
1 MoRToE's, SHEPARD SHELDoN's, L. G
HERN's and SAMUEL GoENs'. Quit
a number Of colored saloon keeper
8 have not sold whiskey since the got
alt.
LATER.-On Tuesday evening v
K s. Hall entered into bonds. and t.
day "Wednesday will be upon the Ii
8 of retired hbuor sellers, as he will qu
a the business.
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