Image 6 of The Republican journal (Belfast, Me.), April 23, 1908

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JOHN B GOUGH An Address in the Onion Church Brooks by M J Dow Esq In accordance with the arrangements of the National Christian Endeavor or ganization Sunday evening April 12th was observed as the John B Gough night at the Union church in Brooks The meeting was opened with the usual praise service followed by introductory remarks by the pastor Rev J W Vaughan An anthem was then pre sented by Messrs Jones Morrill Brown and Merritt with Mrs W S Jones as accompanist M J Dow then gave an address upon the life and character of John B Gough followed by a solo by W S Jones Remarks were then made by Rev David Brackett and further remarks by the pastor After some what extended remarks upon the life of Mr Gough Mr Dow closed his ad dress as follows John B Gough stands out in bold re lief in the early history of the temper ance reform work of this country as a striking and unique iigure Ilis influ ence in the development of a moral sentiment against the use of intoxicat ing drinks was a powerful one He drew people to him by his attractive personality