The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-01-30


made fine impression upon the people
GALEsBURG, Ill, January 21-The Knox county
Prohibition convention was held here yesterday
and the committee reorganized for the campaign
of 1908. A. d. Metcalf was reelected chairman
and it is probable will be the candidate for the
legislature again in this district He was in sight
of victory two years ago and it is the general
feeling he win this year. Delegates to the
state convention were selected and also repre-
sentatves to the other conventions. Two big
speeches made by Eugene w. Chain of
Chicago.
GALvA, January 21-Henry county is reorgan-
lied for the campaign with J. l.. Carnes OF
Woodruff as chairman and the Rev. A. A. Wa
tiers of Woodruff secretary The selection of
delegates was carefully made and Henry county
will be represented at the state meeting. Mr..
Chain addressed the convention and had fine
meeting at night. Henry county will be heard
from in November and expects to elect a Pro-
hibitionist to the legislature.
ToULoN January 22-J. C. Atherton is the new
chairman of Stark county. He selected at
tnued as secretary. The whole county commit
tee was continued and county ticket nominated
Delegates and alternates were named to the con-
ventions. The outlook is good for an increased
vote in Stark county.
trict Prohibition convention assembled here today
in the Christian church, F. w. Disburg, presid-
ing. After a discussion of two hours with State
Committeeman J. J. Harris and State Chairman
Alonzo E. Wilson it was decided to endorse Sam
T. Brush of Carbondale an independent Republi-
can, for Congress. The election comes February
25 The Republican machine candidate, Capt.
Thistewood, of Cairo, will be supported by the
liquor interests. He and the Democratic candi-
date, VIM H. Warder, of Marion, refused to
state in writing their position the Prohibition
bills before Congress. The Anti-Saloon League
dent. The league and the Prohibtionists are
working together heartily for Mr.. Brush's cleo
ton. If all temperance voters in the district sup
port him there will be no doubt as to the result.
SYMERToN, January % : The town hall
crowded tonight although the weather cold
and the roads rough. 1t was meeting to carry
this township for Prohibition. A saloon located
here, is a menace to some of these townships IN
Wilton. Father Mcguire, of Joliet, and Father
followed by Former Representative Alonzo E.
Wilson of this district 1t was a fine meeting
and will result in changing many votes in the
township.
MoMENcE, January 24-The annual banquet of
the w. c. T. U. was held here tonight in the
Baptist church. 1t was for men only. The tables
were loaded with good things and most of the
leading citizens were present. There fine
audience of men, Several local speakers made
short addresses and the principal address was by
State Chairman Alonzo E. Wilson, who talked
for one and half hours the issue of Prohi-
bition. He discussed the cost to the farmer, to
the merchant. to the laboring and appealed
to all to close the rum shops of this town. 1t was
a great meeting and will bring very large results
for Prohibition work in this city. Mrs. T. H.
Vane is the efficient president of the W. C. T. u.
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