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1971 - H Jan. 7:2/3,4 - The quarterly meeting of the Cuyahoga County Total Abstinence society was held in Brighton on Jan. 1. John A. Foote, Esq., presided. The morning session opened with a prayer by the Rev. Thomas Lee
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1972 - 1975
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd)
of Brooklyn. Temperance reports from S. Storer of Brooklyn, Freeman of Parma, Messrs. Giddings and Elisha Taylor of Cleveland, Haines of Strongs- ville, Burke of Newburg, and J. F. Hanks of East Cleveland were read. On motion of Elisha Taylor, arrangements for an evening meeting were made. Haines, Freeman, Giddings, Dowd, and Hudson were appointed on a committee to decide where the April meeting of the society will be held.
The afternoon session convened at two p.m. and opened with a prayer by Reverend White. It was decided by the committee to hold the April meeting in East Cleveland in the Methodist church.
At the evening session, M. F. Norton presided. The Reverend Breck delivered the prayer. Giddings spoke briefly on the past efforts of the temperance cause, the advance to its present position, and showed to some extent the physiological effects of alcohol. At the close a vote of thanks was tendered the speaker. (21)
1972 - H Jan. 8; ed:3/2 . A Temperance meeting will be held in the Bethel on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. Kellogg, from New England, an ex- perienced lecturer, will address the meeting. Go and hear him. (verbatim)
H Jan. 18; ed: 3/2 - See United States Navy (1)
1973 - H Jan. 29:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, H. Dean says: While looking over the report of the last quarterly meeting of the Cuyahoga County Temperance society, published in the HERALD of Jan. 15, we no- ticed a mistake: The report says: "Rockport. Two Societies. No meet- ings since last winter. Numbers the same as last reported - cause on the decline."
We have held weekly meetings throughout the town, and still continue them. We have enrolled about 50 new members this winter. Our society contains over 360 members under 30 years of age, and is fast increasing.
1974 - H Feb. 7; e.1:3/1 A recent letter from Father Matthew, the cele- brated apostle of temperance, says that he still hopes to visit the United States.
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"His pecuniary embarrassments prevented the contemplated visit in June last, but owing to the liberality of kind friends, these have been so far obviated that he will soon be able to resume his exertions in the sacred cause of temperance," (1)
1975 - H Feb. 17:3/1 · The undersigned having been appointed a committee to make arrangements for the temperance meeting to take place on Feb. 24, announce that it will begin its session, simultaneously with other similar gatherings throughout the world. The meeting will be held in the Method- ist Episcopal church in Cleveland at eleven a.m. Delegates from all temperance societies in Ohio, together with other citizens friendly to the temperance enterprise, are invited to attend.
Elisha Taylor, John A. Foote, Alex'r Seymour, B. Rouse, M. Miller, J. Holt, H. Kingsbury, D. Nickerson, committee. (3)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1976 - 1980
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) 1976 - H Mar. 12:2/4 . The Cuyahoga county Total Abstinence society will hold their next quarterly meeting at the Methodist church in East Cleve- land, on Wednesday, the 2d of April next, at half past 10 a.m.
Ample accommodations will be provided by the citizens, for delegates, and the sessions of the meeting will be enlivened with appropriate music, prepared for the occasion. Several good speeches are expected. - Let the friends of the cause, in every township, come and enjoy an intellectual and moral treat. J. H. Hanks, Sec'y. (verbatim) (2)
1977 - H Apr. 14:3/2 . The Cuyahoga County Total Abstinence society con- vened at the Methodist church in the Village of East Cleveland on Apr. 2. Samuel W. Baldwin was appointed chairman pro tem. The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Dr. Aiken, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
A committee was appointed to prepare resolutions and suggest appropri - ate business for the action of the society.
Reports of the different townships were read and discussed.
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1978 - H May 9:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "W." says: In this time of inactivity in the cause of temperance, it may not be known to our citizens that the friends of seamen are holding weekly meetings at the Bethel and that their success in obtaining signatures and reforming in- ebriates is equal if not superior to anything known by them since the formation of the Marine Total Abstinence society.
Among the speakers of the last meeting was Dr. Aikin of this city. The doctor took up the subject generally and spoke of the mighty influence that had been exerted by the temperance reformation and of the interest that is now felt on the subject in foreign countries, as well as our own. "Success to the 'Tars.' May they soon command the respect to which their valuable services entitle them, always have 'a shot in the locker, ' and when the voyage of life is over, secure a safe entrance into the haven of eternal rest." (16)
1979 - 11 May 26; ed: 3/1 - "There is great need that the friends of temper- ance in this city should address themselves to the work of reform with increased industry and well directed efforts. The grog-shops are making sad havoc in the community, and the practice of dram-drinking, the sure stepping stone to drunkenness and ruin, is far from being an obsolete evil.
"The Courts of several counties in Ohio have nobly refused to grant liquor-selling licenses, and we trust that ere long Ohio may imitate the proud example of Tennessee in refusing to license altogether."
Mr. Sizer will lecture on temperance in the Stone church on Tuesday evening, May 27. We hope to see a general attendance. (4)
1980 - H June 9:2/4 - The Cuyahoga County Total Abstinence Society will hold a Quarterly meeting at the Presbyterian church in Brecksville Centre, on Wednesday the 18th of June, at 10 a.m. It is hoped that the present state of the cause will bring out a large number of Delegates from every society in the county. J. F. Hanks, Sec'y. (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1981 - 1987
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) 1981 - H June 13:2/4 . At the regular monthly meeting of the Mayfield T. A. Society, held on the 8th inst., after hearing an able address from the Rev. Mr. Branch, the following resolutions were presented by Mr. Humphrey and adopted:
Resolved, That our hearty thanks are due to John A. Foote and Edward Wade, Esqs., for their able and eloquent efforts, in the cause of humanity and religion, to induce the judges of our county court at their last session to grant no licenses to sell intoxicating drinks;
Resolved, That the secretary of the society furnish a copy of the above resolution for publication. A. L. Dille Sec'y. (verbatim) (2)
1982 - H July 1; ed:2/1 - Although the eye of the philanthropist is still frequently pained by the revolting sight of a dram-drinking drunkenness, the change for the better within the recollection of the middle-aged is truly cheering. The license laws have been discussed and improved in many states, and in some - Tennessee, for example, and a noble one, too - public sentiment sustains the doing away of the entire license system and enforces a strict prohibition of retailing for tippling purposes. In Summit county eight temperance tavern licenses were granted by the late court of common pleas, and but three liquor licenses. There is now no licensed liquor tavern in Akron.
"It is earnestly to be hoped that the Courts in Cuyahoga will ere long emulate the example of the bench elsewhere on this important subject."
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1983 - H July 2:2/5 . The Cleveland Marine Total Abstinence Society will hold a meeting, by request, at the Ohio City Exchange, this evening, at 8 o'clock. John Proudfoot, Sec'y.
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1984 - H July 2; ed:3/1 - The impression in favor of temperance, made by the lecture of Mr. Darman delivered Monday evening in Buffalo, was so salutary as to add 223 names to the total abstinence pledge. "We hope he will continue his labors." (verbatim) (1)
1985 - H July 10:3/1 - Mr. Tipton, agent of the state temperance society, will speak in Ohio City on July 14, and in Cleveland the following day. The speaker is admirably fitted for his task, and it will behoove all friends of temperance to be present at these talks. (2)
1986 - H July 14; ed:3/1 - Tipton, agent of the state temperance society, will address the citizens of Ohio City on July 21 and the citizens of Cleveland on July 22. Green, the reformed gambler, will also speak.
"No man or woman can be a friend of the cause, who will be absent on such an occasion for a slight cause." (2)
1987 - H July 18; ed:3/1 - Mr. Tipton, agent of the state temperance society, who spoke here yesterday, was given a donation of $50 by the audience, for the continuation of the work of his organization.
"According to our notion, this is the best way of showing an interest in any cause, and is the best evidence of the qualifications of an Agent."
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1988 - 1992
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) 1988 - H Aug. 19:2/4 - The Marine Total Abstinence society, will hold a meeting in the Bethel, at half past 7 this evening. Addresses may be expected. The public are invited to attend. (verbatim) (1)
1989 - H Aug. 23; ed: 3/1 - Dr. Jewett, of Massachusetts, who is well known throughout New England as an able and distinguished advocate of the cause of temperance, will deliver an address in this city on Thursday evening next.
We hope our citizens will turn out, for there is much need that a new energy should be given to this reform in this city.
Dr. J. is accompanied by Mr. Warren, of Boston, who has done much to advance this good cause. We trust that notice will be generally given of the coming of these gentlemen among us on so good an errand. (verbatim) 1990 - H Aug. 23:3/1 - The Teetotaller And The Grog Seller. - Messrs. Dean and McDowell are holding temperance meetings on a new plan, which appears attractive and effective. Dean advocates the cause of total abstinence with marked ability, while McDowell places himself in the position of a grog-seller, and sustains his position as best as he may. A second meeting will be held in front of the court house this evening, and all engaged in the traffic or addicted to swallowing the poison, had better be on hand to see how good a case can be made out for them. (verbatim)
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1991 - H Aug. 27:2/1 - In a letter to the editor, "A Friend of Temperance" says: The friends of temperance in some parts of the state propose to petition for a change of our license laws at the next session of the legis- lature, which change shall leave the question of license or no license to be determined by voters in each township.
"No one can deny that this would be a democratic measure, but is the State morally prepared for this change ?... It would seem advisable that there should be thorough inquiry throughout the State, before measures are taken to bring it before the Legislature."
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1992 - H Aug. 27; ed: 2/2 - A subscriber signing himself "Mechanic," lauds the efforts of Dean and McDowell, who are boosting temperance with their novel discussion, "Teetotaller and Grog Seller," in the city streets. He urges that friends of temperance aid these speakers and advance the cause in Cleveland.
"We do not know but the lecturers above spoken of by 'A Mechanic' may be doing good, but they are surely taking a strange course for such re- sults. From what we have been told, it would perhaps be as well that they should so direct their efforts, that less of the spirit of mobism might be exhibited from their hearers than has been the case at some of their discussions. Otherwise the Marshal should be directed thitherward in his official capacity." (6)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1993 - 1997
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) 1993 . II Aug. 28; ed:2/2 - We have been told that our readers so con- strued our remarks yesterday regarding the course of the temperance lec- tures in the street as to suppose we approved the throwing of stale eggs.
"We certainly shall never countenance any rowdyism, and in our remarks, in saying the Marshal's course should be directed thitherward, we had in view the official duties requisite from him in protecting men like these lecturers from the evil practices of some who, incited from fear of their pecuniary interests suffering, would urge others to the commission of lawless acts if they themselves did not cast the stone." (4)
1994 - H Aug. 28; ed:3/1 - Parents do you know how your boys behave them- selves? If not, then go into the court house yard some evening, when Messrs. McDowell & Dean are lecturing on the subject of intemperance, and see your boys smoking cigars, and hear thein making all kinds of noise, and belching out oaths that would make an Algerine blush. (verbatim)
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1995 - H Aug. 28:3/1 - Remember the address on Temperance of Doct. Jewett, at the Baptist church this evening at 1/2 past 7 o'clock. Go one, go all. (verbatim) (1)
1996 - H Sept. 1; ed:2/1 - For ten days now Dean and McDowell have been presenting their novel temperance discussions in the streets and in the court house square. McDowell, an out-and-out temperance man, takes the grog seller's part and defends liquor consumption, while Dean takes the abstainer's side, merely to show the evil effects of the poisonous draught. The lectures are drawing huge crowds and reforming drinkers admirably.
It is stated by these two lecturers that there are 140 liquor places in Cleveland, ten only of which are licensed! The remainder make drunkards, though not in the manner provided by the statutes of Ohio.
"We hope our citizens will give these men their aid and support, and that intemperance will be driven from among us. The temperance army is strong in Cleveland, if its members will only act in concert ....
"Parents especially should give their influence to this good cause, so that their children may be saved from the miseries of drunkenness." (11)
1997 - H Sept. 2:2/2,3 - In a letter to the editor, "A Mechanic" says: Quite too long have the citizens of Cleveland been sleeping on the subject of temperance. The meetings of Dean and McDowell on the streets have been well attended, but more by rum-sellers intent on breaking up the temperance discussion, than by liquor-abhorring citizens.
"Temperance men, where were you, that you were not beside those heroes of the cause ?... Now, brother Mechanics, and brother Laborers, and friends of temperance, and lovers of a quiet home, and good order in our city, and friends of the broken hearted wives and starving, ragged children, it seems to me the time has now come, when we should make a tremendous effort to redeem our otherwise delightful, peaceful city, from the baneful, soul- destroying, and peace-disturbing influence of Alcohol. Are you all ready? - Come then to the rescue; invite your neighbor; bring with you the intem- perate, the moderate drinker. Let us have a three months temperance campaign.
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Abstracts 1998 - 2002
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd)
And by the blessing of God on these efforts, we may, yes! we shall, see the 140 dram shops in our city close their traffic in ardent spirits." (9)
1998 - H Sept. 2; ed: 3/1 - Our zealous, good natured temperance advocates are not to be outdone on any task. While one of them was speaking to a crowd in front of the court house last evening, a rum-sucker whose spirits had run down to his heels, declared that he could beat any cold water fellow in jumping. - "Come up here and try it, friend," said the speaker. The challenge was accepted, the crowd gave back, the jump took place, and cold water planted itself nearly a foot ahead! - The crowd shouted some, and at the expense of alcohol's representative. (verbatim) (2)
1999 - H Sept. 2; ed:3/2 - Warren county's court of common pleas has adopted a rule whereby, if the majority of voters in any of the county's townships should remonstrate against liquor sales in their locality, the court will refuse to license any tavern therein. As a result, all but two of the townships have decreed against liquor.
"Honor to the Court and people of Warren county, for they have placed themselves in a truly enviable position on the Temperance question ....
"Would that every county in Ohio could be persuaded to emulate an exam- ple so noble and so man elevating."
H Sept. 2:2/2 - See Buildings (6)
2000 - H Sept. 4:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Cold Water" says: Good morning, Mr. B. What do you think about these temperance lecturers who are presenting their talks in the streets and in front of the grog shops?
"Well, it seems to me they are doing good. And you should encourage them. It is the duty of every good citizen, and the especial duty of every parent, to aid and support them by their presence and with their means .... A-1 good citizens must take hold of this cause of temperance, and aid it forward. And it is your duty as a citizen, as a parent, as a friend to your country, to stand by the Truth." (12)
2001 - H Sept. 4:3/2 - While Rev. Gardner Dean was lecturing on the sub- ject of temperance yesterday at the Points under the hill, several slaves of alcohol kicked over the barrel on which he was standing, and hurled him to the ground, breaking his arm and injuring him internally. The assailants committed to jail by an aroused crowd were: John Mckibben, Alexander Reed, and Marcus Howe.
Several minutes after the attack, a drunken sailor attempted the same trick on McDowell, Dean's associate, but was given the bum's rush. (4)
2002 - H Sept. 9:2/4 - The annual meeting of the Cuyahoga County Total Abstinence society, will be holden at the First Congregational church in Chagrin Falls, on Wednesday, Oct. 1st at 10-1/2 a.m. The annual election of officers of the society will take place and much other important business ought to be transacted, at this meeting. Let no township omit to send Delegates. J. F. Hanks, Sec'y. (verbatim)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 2003 - 2007
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd)
2003 - H Sept. 11:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "A Mechanic" says: If 1 am correctly informed, 128 persons in this city are retailing liquor without a license. According to law, the city marshal is obliged to in- spect these grog shops. His failure to do so costs the city not only a great number of drunkards, but also a loss of $1,920 yearly in license fees. an amount nearly sufficient to construct eight public reservoirs for fire use, or a very respectable school house.
"Will not our City authorities think of the above? for surely we as tax payers have a good deal of feeling on the subject."
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2004 - H Sept. 13:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "A Merchant" says: I notice "A Mechanic" blames the marshal for the large number of non-licensed groggeries in this city. In answer, I would say that I am credibly in- formed that the marshal has fully complied with his duty, and made returns to the mayor of the names and number of persons selling liquor without license, so that he has discharged his duty, and the responsibility rests upon other shoulders than his for prosecution not being commenced. (3)
2005 - H Sept. 13:2/4 - There will be a meeting of the Young Men's Washingtonian Total Abstinence society, at the Methodist Episcopal church on Monday evening at 7-1/2 o'clock. We hope that all the friends of temperance will turn out. Messrs. Dean & McDowell, will address the meeting. C. A. Vallette, Sec'y. (verbatim) (1)
2006 - H Sept. 13; ed: 3/2 - "Civis," who writes us a letter about the temperance speakers has probably not been a very attentive listener to the street temperance lectures, and has possibly mistaken the indecent language heaped on the reformers by alcoholic votaries for the speech of the lecturers.
"Sober men are not very apt to indulge in opprobrious epithets and indecent expressions, but if the lecturers alluded to are guilty of vio- lating the rules of strict propriety, we trust they will heed the rebuke of 'Civis' and become reformed reformers."
That they speak loudly and forcefully is demanded by the seriousness of the occasion, and by the great evil of grog-selling. "Virtue and human happiness will not be sufferers by such agitation." (5)
2007 - H Sept. 13:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Civis" says: The use of filthy and obscene language is a sin against public decency, more so if uttered by public reformers and lecturers such as the two temperance speakers who are in the city at present. These two are carrying on a noble work, but in a manner calculated to injure rather than reform, for their use of disgusting epithets is a mar on their reputation.
"It appears to me that these are not the most persuasive words that can be used, and I should doubt the sincerity of men who would take so very contrary a course to arrive at their ostensible purpose ....
"I am neither a Rumseller nor a Drunkard, and call on you not in support of Drink but Decency to insert this."
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 2008 - 2015
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd)
2008 - H Sept. 16:2/1 . In a letter to the editor, "Howard" says: Permit me to call to your attention the many inconsistencies in our statutes on tempérance. In one case, a law permits divorce if one of the married party persists in drunkenness for three years; on the other hand, there is a law authorizing the sale of liquor. Men are licensed to make drunk- ards, and after the man is legally made a drunkard, he is declared a law breaker.
"Is it not better to have laws to prevent crime, than to legalize making criminals, and then punish the criminal after he is made such? 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,' is an old adage, and well applies to cases of this kind. Will not the friends of humanity bear this in mind, and petition our Legislature on this gross inconsistency of our statutes?" (4)
2009 - H Sept. 22:2/4 . The Marine Total Abstinence society will meet at the Bethel on Tuesday evening. (verbatim) (1)
2010 - H Sept. 22:3/1 - There will be a Temperance meeting this evening, at the M. E. Church on St. Clair street, at 7 o'clock. Messrs. Dean and McDowell and others will make addresses. (verbatim) (1)
2011 - H Sept. 23:2/4 . There will be a meeting of the Young Men's Washingtonian Total Abstinence society at the Methodist E. Church, to- morrow evening, at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of re-organizing the Society. C. A. Vallette, Sec'y. (verbatim) (1)
2012 - H Sept. 24:3/2 - At a meeting of the Young People's Temperance society of Cleveland held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sept. 22, resolutions were adopted thanking Dean and McDowell for their temperance talks in the city streets, and recommending them to friends of the cause everywhere. (2)
2013 - H Sept. 25:3/1 - Young Men's Total Abstinence Society. . This Society elected the following officers last evening: M. W. Miller, presi- dent; J. L. Smith, Vice President; C. A. Vallette, Secretary and Treasurer; J. Maplebeck and W. A. Foote, Stewards. (verbatim) (1)
2014 - H Oct. 6; ed:3/1 - The notice of Church's concert at the Methodist Episcopal church tonight should attract every friend of temperance. The popularity of these temperance meetings is due, no doubt, to the touching songs of Mr. Church which are interspersed throughout each meeting.
"Those who are susceptible of being moved by the music of sweet sounds, who carry their hearts in their bosoms, and delight in the out-gushings of a soul that is ever ready to weep with those that weep, and rejoice with 'those that rejoice, ' should by all means go and hear him." (3)
2015 - H Oct. 8:3/2 - Mr. Fiester will lecture on Temperance near the Post Office at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. He is a rare one, they do say. (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 2016 - 2021
TEMPERANCE (Cont'd) 2016 - H Oct. 9; ed:3/1 - Mr. Fiester gave the Cleveland public a speci - men of his tact as a Temperance lecturer this morning, and like dram- drinking it has created a thirst for more. He has appointed a meeting at the Baptist Church this evening, and all who would hear the important subject treated in a masterly manner should attend. Many of his illus- trations are capital, and he abounds in anecdotes and home-applications that fix the attention and tell with great force on dram-drinking. (verbatim)
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2017 . H Oct. 16; ed:2/1 - The Hartford COURANT of Oct. 10 says that not more than 20 towns in Connecticut have elected commissioners in favor of granting liquor licenses.
"The vote of the people of Connecticut is one of the most gratifying evidences of the healthy progress of Temperance principles we have seen, and we trust the coming Legislature in Ohio will submit the whole question of licensing the retailing of ardent spirits to the power where it of right belongs - the people themselves." (2)
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