Temperance crusade sweeps Ohio and beyond in 1874
A long report details women led temperance actions across Ohio and adjoining states with sieges of saloons led by prayer and hymn singing. Van Pelt in New Vienna capitulates after 20 day siege, pledging never to drink or sell again. Nationwide rallies occur with large turnouts and calls for local prohibition reforms.
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Ohio
Cleveland
van Pslt
New Vienna
Eve
Fort van Pelt
van Pelt
Abne
Eheer
van Pelt’s
van Pelt‘s
Dies
van Pell
John C. van Pelt
van Pel
Van
Creation
van Felt
Chcaco
West Division
Kugh
Worth Division
Bureau of Temperance
L. A. Ballentine
Chicago
Albany
State Temperance Convention
Friends of Temperance
West
North Mahoning Township Teachers Institute Sees Final Session
Teachers from North Mahoning township held the eighth and last Institute at School House No. 1 on Saturday February 14. The program featured English grammar discussion, mental arithmetic drills, an oration, and a talk on the teacher's aim at recitation. Resolutions praised the term's success, teacher dedication, board support, and lasting friendship formed among educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North ‘Mahoning Township
Shaffer
John McHenry
Fucht
G. R. Hall
J. W. Arthurs
Foucht
Gibson
Hall and Shields
W. B. Simpson
East Mahoning
Neale
Temperance Campaign Opens in Upper Sandusky
At a Methodist Episcopal Church meeting, prominent ladies organized a temperance effort to close saloons. A pledge drive targets signers, with special prayer for non signers, and potential legal action if needed. A stock fund of about twenty thousand dollars supports the campaign. three saloons have already closed.
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Dayton
German Reformed
Eld
Bucyrus
Friends of Temperance
Stureis
Mich
E. W. Pendiston
Puymourns
Women’s Temperance Artillery
Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Roman Catholic Total Abstinate Union
Academy of Magic
Manrin’s Ferry
Dio Lewis
Baptist Church
Upper Sandusky, O
Jsaloons
Support for Teachers Institutes Advocated by Heshbon Ma
In a letter from ALPIFA, the author argues that Teachers Institutes offer opportunities to meet fellow teachers in contact, foster social interaction among educators and school officers, and strengthen ties with education supporters. He responds to Basil’s critique by outlining perceived advantages and aims to convey a general sense of their benefits despite not citing specific instances.
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Ma. Borror
Basil
Pennsylvania
Hunter Society entertains with youth and elders at latest meeting
The Hunter Literary Society held a Wednesday evening program on February 18 featuring select orations and declamations. Edward McGinley, Allison McCracken, and Nellie Hunter led performances while five young speakers and two child performers received hearty applause. The group includes No. 5 Hunter's school scholars and nearby youths.
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Hunter Literary Society
Sfolks
Stiles
Artemus Ward
Husbands
Edward NcGinley
Alexander McCracken
Albany
Allison McCracken
May Gibson
Jeannie Reed
Tresa M. Atkinson
Anna Gibson
Nellie Hunter
Wilson Reed
Johnnie Gibson
Joseph Gibson
John Gibson
George Compton
Clarence Compton
Toa Robin
Morsy Reek
Ram
J. M. Marshall
No. 5 School
Hunter’s, Blacklick Jp
Quiet New Washington notes sleighing and explorers
Rev Washington reports a quiet spell with local sleighing memories. A resident rigs a sleigh outing twelve miles west and returns by wagon as snow melts. Robert Kerr receives a Valentine replica, while John Felton hosts guests at Poplar Ridge. Washington cave exploration continues with signs of activity and stock prices rising slightly above par.
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Hio
Robert Kerr
Valentine
Jay
John Felton
Poplar Ridge
Great Washington Cave
Blacklick
H. M.N
Saltsbury Election Returns Old Officer Amid Whisky Split
The Tuesday 17 inst election in Saltsbury drew clear whisky versus anti whisky lines. The old officer was elected by thirty three to eighty one, leaving many supporters despondent. A moral conundrum remains unresolved, with townsfolk pondering the outcome and its implications.
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Indiana
Dairiwoob
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Indiana Progress
Cprnen Phila
Dpria & Clymer
Indiana, Indiana County
BREM
Biremawn
Amuel A. Douglass
Ofica Onposita the “Indians House
Aparay K. Bloan
AW. Gmee
Clymer Street
Public Buildings
Wilson Taylor
Everett BU
Woorhead Taylor & Moorhea Attorneys At Law
Enn’a
Detwiler
Huta
Stewart & Clark—Attorseys AT Law
Ps. Ofies
New Law
Oo Suijaduipaly Svroet
eiMlopers & Ge
A Stern
Baxez
Indians, Pa
Philadelphia Street
Allison
United States
John B. Wilson
A. Oxfee Uu Beube Sixth St
Cincinnati
Piqua
City
D. Stillwell
Stillwell
CoLuxuses
Town Street Methodist Church
General Assembly
State House
McClellan
Order of Good Templars
City Hall
John Russell
Detroit
Steaya
Teachers
Harry White
Wildebrand
A. Wes0x
South Third Street
HM. Gibson, Wher & Gibson
Attorneys and Countelcrant Law
Stil Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
gAveue Lyon
Blaireville
Gyan Wel Cunningham
Attorney AT Law
Iice
Blair's Law Building
Ixptana- Pa
J. A. G. Ruffner
ATLAW
Fidelity and Dispatch
Ansley
Bnyder, Harrie, Bassett & CO
Commerce Ste, Phils
Sustice OF the Peace
General Collection Agent
Scrivener
Boadenhamer’s Row
Esquire McClucan
Yoo Ullmar & Co
Voldman, McComas & Co
Clothiers
oBerThs
Cassimeres
Teotings, &C
Ipaedelppis
Genee m. Allen A
Yoliman
J. M. Torrence
Exdiana, PA
X.m.stawart
A. ST
B. Ke, Jamison
M1808 & CO
Iphiladelphia
AMD
Kouget
Temperance Campaign
Jacksonville
Rev
Washington
New Washington
Saltsbury
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