Domestic News March 11, 1835

Morning Star

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Temperance House, Ardent Spirits, Brick Hotel, Great Falls, Clandestine Sale

Limerick, York County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Allegation that John C. Dearborn's Brick Hotel in Great Falls, meant to be a strict temperance house, secretly sells hidden liquor despite agreement with owners. Original report defended from credible source.

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A few weeks since we stated that Mr. John C. Dearborn, keeper of the Brick Hotel at Great Falls, had banished ardent spirits from his house. A writer in the Gazette says: "Mr. Dearborn could obtain the situation on no other condition than to keep a strictly Temperance House, and that contrary to the agreement with the owners of the House, he keeps "the Ardent" under the counter concealed, where it can be had when called for."

We derived our information respecting Mr. D's house from a credible source; but if he keeps Rum concealed under the counter we presume our informant was not acquainted with the fact, as he is no lover of the Ardent. If, however, Mr. D. deals out the poison in this clandestine manner he is utterly unworthy the countenance of the friends of temperance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Temperance

What keywords are associated?

Temperance House Ardent Spirits Brick Hotel Great Falls Clandestine Sale

What entities or persons were involved?

John C. Dearborn

Where did it happen?

Great Falls

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Primary Location

Great Falls

Event Date

A Few Weeks Since

Key Persons

John C. Dearborn

Event Details

Mr. John C. Dearborn, keeper of the Brick Hotel at Great Falls, had reportedly banished ardent spirits from his house as a strictly Temperance House per agreement with owners. A Gazette writer alleges he keeps ardent spirits concealed under the counter for sale. The report defends the initial information from a credible source unaware of any violation and condemns clandestine dealing if true.