The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-05-04
sT. PONr,,s EXTRACT.
How it will be Received by Our
Prominent SalOOnists and
Brewers.

Brewers.
Aware of the fact that the Pond Bill
became a law and went into effect last
Monday, an ubiquitous of the DEMOCRAT,
a few days ago hied himself to the vari-
GUS gin and benzine-mills in Eaton, to
ascertain what effect it would have on
the proprietors and their business. The
first party called upon was VIM. Kline,
of East Main street. "Bill" had just
stepped out and we interviewed his sub
~stitute, George Kline, who informed us
that they would continue business atthe
old stand same as heretofore. We next
called at John Reichel's saloon, where
we found Gus. R., as representative, and
from him we ascertained that the law
would not interfere with their business,
but that the ''ardents" and lager would
be dispensed same as ever. John Lam
der, ----- and Fred. Strobe
have the matter under consideration and
will view the operations Of the law ere
they form any definite conclusion. Ike
Monosmith, who is in immediate prox-
unity with this Office, will not suspend
business, but will continue as though st.
Pond had never bowed his bassoo.-
Jacob Bender gave it as his opinion that
the law would be more rigidly enforced
and would be severest on the proprietors
of saloons in small towns than in the
cities. Nevertheless he will continue bu-
%siness, despite St. Pond or any other
man. Rob't Appleby, of North Barron
street, will discontinue the sale of intox-
icating liquors, and in place will keepa
dining and billiard room, and restaurant
in the future. John Fleming, commonly
known as Cedar" will cease dealing
out double distilled demnition, and his
efficient bartender, Drummer Form
shell, informed us thathe would leave
the Buckeye State, eitherfo for Hoosierdom
or the Blue Grass regions-"anywhere,
to get out of a State where they pass
such DID laws" William Alderman &
Son will not allow st. Pond to Interfere
with their business, but will continue
furnishing refreshments and stimulants
at the old stand, about half way to st.
Clair Springs. AT the "White Hall"t
Brewery on West Decatur street, we
found Joseph Fassnacht, who informed
us that business and work would be dis
continued there after the first of May,
chiefly to view the effects and tests of
the law. As early as last Wednesday no
more common beer was to be had, as the
supply was exhausted. AT the "Red
Hall'' Brewery, opposite the railroad
depot, we wereinformed that p. Schwab
& Co., Of Hamilton, O., (for whom they
act as agents,) had notified them to con-
ltinue business, regardless OF st. Pond
only too willingly complied with. From
the above it will be seer that the Pond
Law viii but slightly effect our saloon
lists, a the probabilities are that but two,
will discontinue business. The majority
of the saloonists will pay the extra 5000
tax under protest and will not cast their
votes for another dry-dock man, but will
keep their Shep(p)he(a)rd at homein
the future to watchlthe flock, salt the
geese and ride the goslings to water.
In conclusion we would state that the
straws at the next fall election will indi-
cate which way the zephyrs blow, and
undoubtedly the boys will largely favor
candidates who will allow them the priv
ilege of INDUCING in something more
! stimulating that "UN-spikedi lemonade
or medicated spring water. oas
P. S.-Sinee writing the above we have
E~ascertained that Messrs. John Fleming,
Fred. Strobe and John Lander will all
continue business at their respective
stands as heretofore. Mr.. Lander says
he wants to contribute 5000 more to help
the Republican party to continue in
power. -
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