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November 26, 1879
Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
A large temperance meeting in Landenberg was addressed by Young Murphy, son of reformer Francis Murphy, leading about 40 people, mostly drinkers, to sign the pledge. Another meeting is planned, following successful ones in Avondale, Chester County.
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Temperance at Landenberg,
A very large temperance meeting
was held by the Moral Suasion reform
club of Landenberg, last evening,
which was addressed by Young Murphy,
a son of Francis Murphy, the
great Temperance Reformer. He is said
to be quite as eloquent and pathetic in
his appeals as his father, and the meet-
ings are attended with great success.
About forty persons, mostly drinking
men signed the pledge last night, and
another meeting will be held this eve-
ning. Mr. Murphy has just closed a
series of very successful meetings at
Avondale, Chester County.
A very large temperance meeting
was held by the Moral Suasion reform
club of Landenberg, last evening,
which was addressed by Young Murphy,
a son of Francis Murphy, the
great Temperance Reformer. He is said
to be quite as eloquent and pathetic in
his appeals as his father, and the meet-
ings are attended with great success.
About forty persons, mostly drinking
men signed the pledge last night, and
another meeting will be held this eve-
ning. Mr. Murphy has just closed a
series of very successful meetings at
Avondale, Chester County.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Temperance Meeting
Pledge Signing
Young Murphy
Moral Suasion Club
Francis Murphy
Reform Success
What entities or persons were involved?
Young Murphy
Francis Murphy
Where did it happen?
Landenberg; Avondale, Chester County
Story Details
Key Persons
Young Murphy
Francis Murphy
Location
Landenberg; Avondale, Chester County
Event Date
Last Evening
Story Details
A temperance meeting held by the Moral Suasion reform club in Landenberg was addressed by Young Murphy, leading about forty drinking men to sign the pledge. He is as eloquent as his father Francis Murphy. Successful meetings just closed in Avondale.