Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-08
THE REPUBLICAN C1UCUS-THE
C4NDIDA7E'S NOMINATED.

1t not only represented the honor, wealth,
dignity, learning and culture of the city,
but was largely composed of the practical
men whose enterprise creates and moves
business, and the hard listed, respectable,
dilligent laboring men, One look over
the assembly was enough to show that the
party there represented was the brains,
bone and muscle of Augusta-the real
Workingman's Party of the city.
1t was evident too, that these men had
come together for a purpose. They I'M
derstood very well that secret attempt
was making to throw the city into the
hands of the democrats. There was but
one feeling animated them. Harmony
ruled the hour The nominations were
made in that spirit, and were worthy of
the time and occasion. A few words
about the candidates.
j. 7. WYMAN was born in Pennington
and is row 56 years of age. His father
died before the birth of his son, and the
latter had only the care of his widowed
mother. When sixteen years of age the
boy came to Augusta, and went to work
in the blacksmith shop of Silas l.. Wait,
which stood near the spot where Waverly
Hall now stands. There he worked with
Mr.. Wait, welding the hammer and sledge
diligently, as an apprentice, until he was
twenty-one years OF age. When he
reached his majority Mr.. Wait retired from
the shop, and Wyman bought and succeed
ed TO the business. As mark of the con-
fidence which his former master placed in
him, we may mention that on leaving the
shop Wait went to Keene Il Weston, iron
dealers, and ordered them to furnish Wy
man, who had no means of his own, with
| all the iron he needed in his business. and
he (IFaiD would be responsible for it..
| Wyman continued business in the shop
several years, but at length removed to
Water street and commenced building
coaches. This business he followed some
half dozen years. In 1851 he went to
California, and carried on blacksmithing
there, having in connection with it an
iron store. There he was successful in
business. In 1856 he came back to Au
gusta. In 1856 he began the manufacture
ing of doors, sash and blinds. Since that
time he has built up the large establish
ment which he now owns and operates, in
which he gives constant employment to
about fifty men. A better employer or a
man who has more at heart the interests
of the city in which he lives, or has done
more according to his means to promote
its prosperity. cannot be found. His word
is as good as his bond, his heart is open to
every just and humane cause.
Voters of Augusta, Mr.. Wyman is lit
orally working man He has never dis
to a secret oath bound organization, like
some who call themselves Labor Reform
ers in these times, but he has made the
sparks fly from the heated iron and the
splinters from wood, and is to this day one
of the hardest working men in our midst
Here is a workingman for you that is no
sham and for whom you may be proud to
vote
| SAMUEL TITCOMB, who is associated
on the ticket with Mr.. Wyman as q candi-
date for representative, was born in Bel
grade, and is fifty years of age. His father
was surveyor and farmer, a toiler in the
woods and fields. His son labored upon
the farm in his youth, getting in the mean
time, as he best could, good academic
education at the Academy in Belgrade and
the Institute at Waterville. After he had
arrived to be of age he came to Augusta
and studied law three years in the Office
of Hon. II. II. Vose. Admitted to the
bar he succeeded well in business, rank
ing high for integrity and sound Judgment
Seven years he was Judge of the Munich
pal Court, two years City Solicitor, and
was six years member of the City Coun-
Gil, either in one branch or the other. In
1896 he was elected to the Legislature,
and again elected and served in the years
67 and '6S. In 60 and 20 he was elected
and filled the Office of Mayor of the city.
Thus it will be seen that Mr. Titcomb has
been proved often and long by our citi-
zens, always filling his position ably and
honestly. One of our most benevolent,
kind-hearted, respected citizens, the
best proof of his popularity is the many
times he has been called to serve the peo-
pie
Voters of Augusta The names of j.
p. Wyman and Samuel Titcomb make a
perfect ticket. Both are men to be trust
ed and honored. They represent the true
laboring element, and the worth and in
tegrity of the city. Young men! you can
support these candidates in the broad sun
shine. Do it, and leave dark lantern can
didates to be consigned to The darkness
whence they sprang.