Throughout the many years I have been following local Hamilton History, the temperance movement was extremely active in Hamilton Square. Rev. Howell from the First Presbyterian Church was a real watch dog for the town, constantly going after gambling and the sometimes sordid characters who brought their bad habits to town. The Hamilton Square M.E. Church was also seen as a community watchdog, constantly eying those who chose to ignore the Sunday "Blue Laws."
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
1914: LIQUOR STILL A "NO NO" IN THE SQUARE
Throughout the many years I have been following local Hamilton History, the temperance movement was extremely active in Hamilton Square. Rev. Howell from the First Presbyterian Church was a real watch dog for the town, constantly going after gambling and the sometimes sordid characters who brought their bad habits to town. The Hamilton Square M.E. Church was also seen as a community watchdog, constantly eying those who chose to ignore the Sunday "Blue Laws."
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
1940: WOMENS' CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
THIS TEMPERANCE GROUP WAS PROMINENT FROM THE 1800'S UP TO THE MID 1940'S. THIS ARTICLE ON THE YARDVILLE-GROVEVILLE AREA CONTAINS SOME OF THE MOST PROMINENT FAMILIES FROM THOSE TWO COMMUNITIES. ...TANTUM, MARTIN, MOUNT...WELL SEE FOR YOURSELF!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
1945: WCTU: Alive and well
The WCTU of Groveville and Yardville had a roster of members who were some of the most prominent members of their respective communities. Note the old family names: Mount, Tantum, Reed, Asay, Tilton, Martin and Dwier.
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