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Letter to Editor
March 30, 1880
The Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
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Letter from Rock Island, IL, March 30, 1880, reports successful temperance meeting at 9th Street M.E. church: crowded attendance, speech by Hon. J.Q. Wing with poem, singing, pledge signings with blue ribbons. Notes upcoming meetings and policeman Mr. Hull's support for temperance.
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Temperance.
Rock Island, ILL, March 30, 1880.
Editor of The Argus:
The temperance meeting last night at the 9th Street M. E. church, was a success in every sense of the word. The house was crowded, seats all filled, standing room occupied, and a large number were obliged to go away not even being able to get standing room.
The speaker, the Hon. J. Q. Wing, held the audience as if by magic for one hour, at the close of which he recited a beautiful original poem, which was heartily received and applauded by all in the house.
The singing by the quartette of mixed voices added largely to the interest of the occasion, and showed a good deal of merit.
Then came the signing of the pledge and donning the blue ribbon, which was pinned upon a goodly number, by two young ladies appointed for the occasion.
These meetings are growing in interest, and everything that can be, is going to be done to have them continue so.
On account of an official meeting in the church, there will be no temperance meeting next Monday, but one week from next Monday you may look for another rousing time.
We are glad to see the city officers coming out on the side of temperance. Mr. Hull, the policeman, who signed the pledge one week ago, has kept that pledge inviolate, and says he will keep it as long as he lives. We believe he will make a good worker in the temperance cause, and prove a benefit to the city in its best interests.
B. X
Rock Island, ILL, March 30, 1880.
Editor of The Argus:
The temperance meeting last night at the 9th Street M. E. church, was a success in every sense of the word. The house was crowded, seats all filled, standing room occupied, and a large number were obliged to go away not even being able to get standing room.
The speaker, the Hon. J. Q. Wing, held the audience as if by magic for one hour, at the close of which he recited a beautiful original poem, which was heartily received and applauded by all in the house.
The singing by the quartette of mixed voices added largely to the interest of the occasion, and showed a good deal of merit.
Then came the signing of the pledge and donning the blue ribbon, which was pinned upon a goodly number, by two young ladies appointed for the occasion.
These meetings are growing in interest, and everything that can be, is going to be done to have them continue so.
On account of an official meeting in the church, there will be no temperance meeting next Monday, but one week from next Monday you may look for another rousing time.
We are glad to see the city officers coming out on the side of temperance. Mr. Hull, the policeman, who signed the pledge one week ago, has kept that pledge inviolate, and says he will keep it as long as he lives. We believe he will make a good worker in the temperance cause, and prove a benefit to the city in its best interests.
B. X
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Temperance
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Temperance Meeting
Rock Island Ill
Hon J Q Wing
Blue Ribbon
Pledge Signing
M E Church
City Officers
What entities or persons were involved?
B. X
Editor Of The Argus
Letter to Editor Details
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B. X
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Editor Of The Argus
Main Argument
the temperance meeting at the 9th street m.e. church was highly successful, with a crowded audience, engaging speaker hon. j.q. wing, singing, and many signing pledges and donning blue ribbons; encourages continued meetings and notes support from city officers like policeman mr. hull.
Notable Details
Crowded House With Standing Room Only At 9th Street M.E. Church
Hon. J.Q. Wing's One Hour Speech And Original Poem
Quartette Of Mixed Voices Singing
Pledge Signing And Blue Ribbons Pinned By Young Ladies
Policeman Mr. Hull Signed Pledge And Commits To Temperance Cause