Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1899 — Prohibition Meeting at Monon. [ARTICLE]

Prohibition Meeting at Monon.

The prohibitionists of the Tenth Congressional district held a meeting Feb. 17, at Monon for the purpose of organizing the Tenth district for more effective work. I. 8. Wade of Lafayette, was elected district chairman, also district evangelist for the ensuing year. He expects to make a school house canvass in the interest of prohibition. Had an interesting meeting. Messrs. Boone and Stinespring of Lafayette were among the enthusiastic speakers also a MiC Rockford, gave some good and practical suggestions. Several ministers were present who were not afraid to talk. It being Francis Willard’s memorial day, our white ribbon folks were out. The Rev. Haynes said she was the “uncrowned Queen of America,” but now crowned in heaven. Meeting adjourned at 4p. m., for supper and home. Jasper Kenton, Co. Chm’n. Good correspondence stationery cheap at The Democrat office.