CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-07-19

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night was In many respects one of the
most notable deliberative assemblies
that ever convened in Canon City for
the consideration of a public question.
The gathering itself was remarkable
In composition and temper, but not
more SO than in the tactful, diplomatic
manner In which its business was con-
Quoted and in the almost marvellous
results achieved.
At times the meeting was dramatic
In It's interest and 1t is safe TO say that
never before in the history OF the com
munity has a matter affecting the gen.
eral welfare been SO sQuarely and un-
iinchingly met. nor has there been one
IN which a legal. peaceful solution
seemed more difficult to attain. The
splendid gathering. which nearly filled
the capacious auditorium of the
church, was composed OF determined
men and women who had met to dis
>cuss ways and means of Kidding them
selves OF an evil which they regarded
a. a menace to their homes and TO the
peace and weli-being of the commun-
ity. and to that fact. coupled with the
wise counsels that prevailed, is due
the success OF its mission.
The outcome OF the meeting was a
triumph OF fairness and conservat sm
and was a demonstration OF the capa-
bility OF the people for local self gov
ernment. II was a manifestation OF
that patriotism and sense of justice
which the American people have
shown in hundred exigencies OF their
organized life, In national. state and
municipal affairs. and Is creditable
Alike 10 their wisdom and their mod
GRAFTON. Realizing that an evil exist
ed which threatened the security of
society. and the sancity OF the home.
the people OF Canon City resolved to
remove II at all hazards. peacably II
possible, forcibiy, II necessary. To
have done less would have been a con-
rYession OF their unworthiness as citi-
sens OF the community.
II was n distinctly law and order
rstbering and was the outgrowth of
the request of large number OF bust
meas men that steps be taken TO sup
press the Illegal trafic In intoxicating
Auouors in obedience to the will OF the
majority OF the people as expressed
st the city election year ago last
spring. Arrangements for the meet
ing were made by a. II. Seely. s. h
Atwater and C. J. Fredrickson. who
we're appointed committee for that
purpose at a convention held at the
rooms OF the Canon City Merchants
Association last Friday night
The assemblage was called to order
by A. II. Seely. chairman of the com
mi,tee. who succinctly explained its
purpose and what was sought to be
accomplished. He emphasized the
hope that there would be free and
full expression of opinion in relation
10 the subject. from the advocates as
veil ms from the enemies of the sa-
loon. Mr.. Seely's address was well
received and was an ernest of the can
dor and courage which characterized
the subsequent proceedings.
At the request OF Mr.. Seely an in
vacation was offered by Rev Entorf.
of Lincoln Park, who peuuoned the
Divine blessing upon the action to be
taken by the men and women present
concerning the evil which had brought
them together. II was plea TO the
throne of grace that justice might be
done and that the deliberations of
the convention might be governed by
Wisdom from on high.
Hon. A. II. Davis was placed in NOM
nation for chairman and on vote
being taken he was unanimously chos-
an to preside, and that he discharged
his duties in spirit of integrity and
fairness goes without saying to those
who are acquainted with him. Mr..
Davis thanked the audience for the
honor which II had conferred upon
him but did not make speech, reserv-
ing that privilege until a later stage
Of the proceedings. II. M. Mingay was
chosen secretary without opposition
and occupied seat on the rostrum
To the right OF the chairman.
The meeting having been declared
omen for the discussion Of the unfor-
tunate conditions prevailing in the
city in consequence Of the unlawful
sale of liquor, Rev. Worley. formerly
pastor OF the University Place M. E.
church at Lincoln. Nebraska. but now
4 resident of Garden Park. stepped
forward and stated that In such omer-
eeucies a. the one now confronting
the people Of Canon City It was not me-
(ccssnry to ask to what political party