The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-10-18
LOCAL OPTION.
The Temperance People of shiawassee
Desire to Try 1t.

Desire to Try 1t.
There was large attendance at the meet
ing in this city on Friday last to consider
the question of campaign In favor OF local
option. The gentlemen present were rep
resentative citizens from all parts OF the
county, who were enthusiastically In earn
est about the matter. At 1890 the meet
| ing was called to order by Rev. Arthur
Metcalf, of Bancroft Rev's W. M. Ward,
of Corunna, and w. Ii. Lloyd, of Benning-
ton, invoked the Divine blessing upon the
| meeting and movement. A temporary
organization was then perfected with Rev.
| tary. The balance of the morning session
was taken up in discussing the ACCESSIBILITY
of petitioning the supervisors to call an
election for the purpose of voting on the
| Speeches in favor of so doing were made by
j. A. Kidd, Geo. M. Dewey, w. nj. Ward,
| L. l.. Brewer, Jas. N. Mcbride, Rev. Met
calf and several others.
to the effect that it was the sense of the
meeting that it would be wise to submit the
question to the voters, and that the neces-
sary steps be taken to do SO. Considera-
BILE discussion followed, resulting in the APP
pontment of committee consisting of Rev.
Metcalf, j. Ii. Hartwell, j. N. Mcbride,
Geo. w. Detwiler and Rev. Ward to out
line plan of action and report at the after
noon meeting.
Rev. j. M. Kerridge, Rev. l.. w. Spayd,
and Rev. j. 9. Cromer, of Owosso, spoke in
favor of the movement-Mr. Cromer en-
phasized the fact that hard work and selec-
ton of good msn to Office would be neces-
sary to enforce the law If it was adopted.
AS to the result of an election all present
agreed that 1t would result in favor of local
option.
The attendance in the afternoon was in
creased quite largely. The committee on
organization and method of work reported
in favor of effec.ing permanent organiza-
ton, that the roll of townships be called
and those present asked TO sign call
for mass meeting to be held at Corunna
on Oct 25th. In'the meantime those pres
ent were to put forth every endeavor to get
the temperance people OF the county inter
ested in the movement and meeting. send
ing in names of parties who could be relied
upon to do active work. 70 the temporary
chairman. The latter TO call the mass meet
ing If the number of names received war
ranted it, The plan was adopted.
The officers to have the matter in charge
previous to the meeting are J. Fl. Hartwell
president, Hartwellville; JAS, N. Mcbride
secretary. Owosso; committee, Cbas. Hol-
man. Rev. A. Metcalf and Peter Smith.
On Saturday return postal cards were sent
to 100 citizens of the county. irrespective Of
party. urging their hearty co operation in
to he called If the replies were favorable.
The Ireturns were so favorable that on
Wednesday formal call for the mass meet
ing to take place at the time and place
above mentioned was issued.
AS the temperance people of Shiawassee
county never put their shoulder to the wheel
in vain, 1t NAV as we'll he accepted as fact
that local Option will be adopted and en-
forced In this county. A large attendance
at the mass meeting will do much to ensure
success.
The service at the First NJ. Il. church
Sunday evening was in the interest Of local
option. Addresses were delivered by Rev.
]. M. Kerridge, j. w. Turner, E. L. Brew
er, DIR. B. S. Knapp. Similar meetings will
be held throughout the campaign to rid
Shiawassee county of the saloon.