The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-09-04
Proceedings offhe PrebIe Coun.
ty Prohibition Convention.

The Preble County ProhibitIonists met in mass
convention at the Opera House in Eaton, Aug. %,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Jacob chambers was chosen chairman and A
H. Sherer, Secretary. On motion the following
committees were appointed: Committee on reso-
buttons, Wesley Leas. G. W. Bloom and ] D.
King. on Nominations, Will T.. Fail,
Asa Leas and Joseph Copp. Adjourned TO meet
at 10 p. nj. The meeting was called to order by
the President promptly at that time, and the
committee on resolutions offered the following
which were unanimously adopted by the conven-
tion:
Whereas, the saloon is an unmltigated evil; we
the disturber Of public order, the prime cause Of
criminality and paurperi m. the incentive to
1t debauches the public servant and through him
the public service; IL packs the jury box, intimi-
thwaris the ends Of justice; it pollutes politics
and corrupts politicians, thus menacing our free
popular government: 1t takes man, morally up
right, buoyaut, patriotic and casts him down a
thrones reason-God's greatest gin to- man: it i.
insanity; it feeds and fattens on the moral ulcers
of the body polite, and its prosperity is greatest
" We creates sae the SeF neeessIty or VICE. mi ReUdR demands as she Of sse
people burdensome taxes for the support Of po-
lice, courts, prisons and asylums. in which to care
for It's victims, and all this Is patiently borne by
our people: Therefore,
OLVED-I The alcOnOllc liquor trafnc DE-
ing the prolific source of power for evil. which
wars upon every interest vital to our well being
affeets o oiH dome stie %reiasions and political Il liz
that pablo safety and a wise and patriotic states
constitutional and statutory measures prohibit
ting Importation, MANUFACTURE and sale. as a bev'
erage, in both State and Nation.
oLvED-T to 1egalize an acknowledge
evil, and fill the public treasures with the profit!
therefrom, IL Is to enter into completely with the
evil doer and to participate in the crime and mis-
cry resulting and finds no warrant in pure rel-
gion or good morals.
REsoLvED-That the right to vote is inheren
In the individual, without regard to sex or race
subject to such regulations as shall apply TO al
alike, and secure to each protectioni in its exercise
and thorough local organization Of the prohibi
tiOn forces throughout the county, for active
persistent and progressive efforts in behalf ofpro
an agreement with hell, therefore we demand it:
appeal, and we declare in The courage of our con
yiStlon s. m that .. BY pr RAJ s5;x ,,ns,, an and thu uni Iiena
traffic ceases and liquor criminals find no en-
trenchment in the land.
REsoLvED-That we fully endorse the resolu
lions of the State Convention, and that we hearth
ly approve and ratlfy the action OF the Pittsburl
Prohibition Convention, and are pleased with tn
opportunity OF voting for St. John and Daniel.
The on Nominations reported tn
following names:
For Sheriff, Julius Rice. of Harrison tow nshfp
for Clerk of The Court, A. H. Sherer, of Jefferson
for Probate Judge, Jacob Chambers. of Wash ing
ton; for Prosecuting Attorney, John Mikesell, o
Gratis; for Coroner, DIR. B. F. Beane, of Monroe
for Commissioner, ]. NJ. Dillman, of Israel; 70
Surveyor, W. L. Fall, of Jefferson; for Infrmar,
Director, Peter Disher, of Monroe.
Elk. Committee, C.. W. Bloom, j. w. Leas, an
L. Stubs.
The nominees were submitted to the convention
for action, which resulted in the endorsement @
the entire ticket. The Convention then proceede
to elect advisory members of the Central Com
mtttee, resulting in the selection OF w. L. Fall. @
Jeffcrson; DR.. Beane, of Monroe; David Bixler, G
Harrison; Walter McNutt, of Twin; j. D. King
of jackson; ]. Chambers, of Washington, Rolan
Wiley, of Dixon; John Miles, of Somers, Lorenz
Stubs, o. Gratis, and James Dillm an, of Israel.
On motion the Secretary was Instructed to furn
ish each of the county papers with a copy of tn
proceedings of the Convention for publication.
At the conclusion of the business the Conven
tion was entertained by several ~excellen
speeches by members after which adjourned.
j. CHAMBERS, Chairman.
A. II. SuERER Sec'y.