Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-09-08

double the enthusiasm among the repub-
licans of Maine. and set them at work
more vigorously than ever to make our
victory next Monday rouser.
l.. T. CarletUn's characterized
mOnials from NeighbOrs.
As rumors have been circulated over the
county derogatory to the personal character
# Mr.. L. T. Carleton, republican candidate
fer Judge of Probate. we publish the follow
ing testimonials from some of his neighbors
which speak for themselves.
The author of the first letter. Mr.. Benjamin.
is cashier of the National Bank at Winthrop.
also Treasurer of the town, and highly re-
spected by all who enjoy his acquaintance.
TIE letter was written in reply to letter
from Mr.. -Fogg, Secretary of the Garfield
and Arthur Club at Readfield, inquiring of
Mr.. Benjamin concerning reports in circula-
ton derogatory to the character of Mr.. Garlic
ton. We have been permitted to publish it !:
JOHN NJ. BENJAMIN's LETTER.
WINTHROP. Aug. 20, 1880.
W. FRED p. FoGc, Esq.-Dear Sir
Yours of the 18th inst. making inquiry in re-
gard to l.. T. Carleton. Esq, came duly to
hand. and take the earliest opportunity to
reply. Mr.. Carleton came to this town some
ten years ago, married the daughter of one
of our most respected citizens. and has re-
sided here ever since. Foi the last seven
years have known him very we'll, meeting
him almost daily. So far as | have knowl-
edge or belief, he has since his residence
here, established and maintained a good
character for sObriety integrity and fairness
in his dealings with all persons, has shown
an ability and aptness in his profession and
fidelity to his clients that have given him n
standing At the bar seldom attained by one of
his years and experimental this too. BY
his own energy. pluck and determination and
without the aid of influential friends.
You ask. ''has he ever been identified with
n Social Club ?" A year or two since a
club was formed in this town which
was incorporated under the general stat
utes and Mr.. Carleton was employed to draw
the necessary papers. have no evidence
nor have ] been able to find any that he ever
had any other connection with the club than
this.
Some ten years or more ag, (before he
cams.to Winthrop and while a student at
Kenny Hill. he was temporarily engaged as II
teacher AT East Readfield While there h..
was charged by one OF his pupils. young
girl. with an assault upon her virtue. She
declined his proposals and informed her
family. Coming to the knowledge Of DR.
rorsey. he made a careful and exhaustive cx-
animation of the case and was Thoroughly
sotisf d that the charge was grouadiess. |
have this from the Doctors own lips 1t
there j. anything other than thi. groundiess
story, that hasor should give him "A bad nam.
touching his relations with women, | have
never heard of il.
Mr.. Carleton came here young man with
out much prcuniary means. but ambitious
and full of energy and pluck. and means to
succeed in whatever he attempts. and when
old citizens who have been accustomed to
manage and control are defeated bv a little
upsfarf. 1t is no wonder. that when they find
they cannot control, they will seek to de.
strov. J. NJ BENJAMIS
Cashier First National Bank. Winthrop.
The following Is letter from the Superin-
tendent of the Methodist Sunday School at
Winthrop. also endorsed by the Glass Leader
of the Methodist church.
JOHN COVERS LETTER.
WINTHROP. Sept. 6. 1880
DEAR SIR: In answer to your inauiry I
will say Il have known l.. T. Carleton ifor
about ten years and very intimately for
three years. For two years | have seen
him nearly every dav. He has done a great
deal of bushes for me. and all to NV entire
satisfaction. He has been and still is con-
sistent member of and efficient worker in our
temperance organization in Winthrop He
is faithful and efficient teacher in our SUNDAY
school. He is chairman of the Board of
School Directors and serves with entire salts
faction. ! fully believe that if elected to
the Office of Judge of Probate, he will give
entire satisfaction. and discharge the duties
of the office honestly and impartialy.
JoHN COVER.
Sup't. Methodist Sunday School,
Winthrop. Maine.
| fully endorse the above concerning Mr.
Carleton's character and fitness for the Office
IN question.
J. c. Woon.
Class leader NJ. f.. Church.
The following is from the Town Clerk of
Winthrop:
B. b. REryoLp's LETTER.