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The Gazette and land bulletin., 1900-01-27
PLAIN TALK.
Too Much Ado About Nothing

Since Elder Thomas arrival the past
now in charge of the A. M. E. church
this city, there has been growing tenden-
CT on the part of some of the members of
the church, to extend to him a very un-
christianity and cold reception. And We
as defenders of right and justice, readily
respond to the rescue of this brother
against whom they have no legitimate
charge and summon his unchristianly army
of accusers to trial. and when we brought
them to trial, and inquired of them for
what reason they had been so unjust in
their condemnation and derision of the
bro ther, they have no reason, but that
"We wanted Elder Singleton back
Now we would like to ask those incon-
sislent, one sided set of wrang!ers, who
are directing this campaign OF dissendon
and discord, whether you think it chris
tianlv to despitefully tr, at one for no other
reason than that you like another better?
and regardless of your vows and sworn
allegience to the church and Christianity to
|
boldly ass rt that you will not support him
call yourselves men aud women, loyal to
the chnrch and cause that you promised
support and defend, and be guilty OF such
conduct. Do you know that the A M E
churh change their preachers from TINT
to time in obedience to its government
AMI not for vague and selfish whims and
fancies? Now, we admit to the fact the
former pastor, Elder R. H. Singleton was
of that type OF a model christian gentle
man, is hard to be equaled and rarely ex-
celled and was our ideal preacher, but
aside from that fact Elder Singleton could
not pant hims ef in Gaines Chapel nol
did he desire to do so, hence the change
He with regard to christianity and the
cause which he like you, have sworr
allegiance before God and men, meekll
bowed to rhe enevitable and goes merrilN
on fostering the cause of Christ, and b.
, YOUR actions have shown yourselves deser
ters planning a campaign against it
servant and fostering an evil design
robbiug God. Now heretofore, you hav
; given literally to the church, and If tn
motives which have prompted yout do
d were sincere and honest. The same op
y portunity await you to continue you
a LOYALTY to the church and the cause
1t christianity. They are still in your reac
they haven't moved any where; but u
bralter like; amid the storm OF dissentlc
and false epithets hurled at her, 81
aughs at weak and silly effort and pra'
i God to have mercy upon ION, Tor "
know not what you are doing.
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grounds of contest, which
shall be filed with the Secre-
tary of the Republican State
Central Committee not later
than three days prior to the
meeting of the Republican
State Convention and no per
son shall act for a delegate by
proxy to the Convention un-
less he be a bona fide resi-
dent and voter of the county
represented.
J. H. DEvEAUx, Secretary,
w. H. JOHNSON, Oh. Pro Tenn
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Editor, Gazette -

Editor, Gazette -
Please allow me space IN your
valuable columns, to answer
"Madam Rumor' s" inquiry Of
the inexhaustable source, of good
things at this place. No the recent
draws has not affected us much
and possibly we will be able to
fill a few orders this year, should
the proper amount of money &C
company same, intelligence, NOR
ality, love and kindness.
Yours. w M. McGraw Sen
Key Ga,
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EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING.

The Executive Board of the Foul
Town Association convened Jam "a,
in its first session Of Its new fiscal
year. The meeting was held at A
bany. They transacted much I'm
portant business, the meeting wa
harmonious and fill with gooc
things that proves that their associ-
alton is stepping to the front. The
printing of their minutes was giver
TO The Gazette. They showed
quite an interest in the paper and de
clared they could not get alons
without it. Rev D. A. Mosely as
Moderator and Rev. Ben Jones
Chairman.
The Gazette and land bulletin., 1900-01-27
BIG SUR PRISE.

On last Saturday night Jan. 2I ST.
1000, the Stewardess Board Of
Wolf chapel A. M. E. Church. Sur
prised Rev. D. 8. Wells their pastor.
The affair was quite an up to date
one, a lot ofgood things were given
him. He thanked them kindly and
bade them come again.
The Gazette and land bulletin., 1900-01-27

The madame heard of very sick lady
who got out of bed when she was told that
she was taking the small PJx-her soui
'swunk" up
Madame Rumor was listening to hear
the order but he decided to not use our
phone.
The young critic who was sorely dlSap-
pointed this week.
We are having ideal spring Wealher,
call ar ound and subscribe for the GAzETl
Come back Rev. the small pox scare /:
about over.
1 hesru her say, "Only one GAZETTE
in the world for me.
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REGISTER! REGISTER!

Don't forget that the registration
books will close next Wednesday,
and unless you have registered this
wear, YOU will be unable to vote in
the State and National elections.
Call at the Court House and register
today.
The Gazette and land bulletin., 1900-01-27
COL. SISTRUNK LECTURE

COL. SlS KO mn LEO - MI
During the able lecture by COL
S;strunk Thursday evening, quite a
concourse of feelings gathered in the
rear of the churchIbuilding and while
the Col, would be taking breath and
clearing his throat, the pussies would
encore him with clamorous melody
We mean to say the. cats serenadec
tbe Col. and stimulated him to dis
solving of the race problem.
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/ saw two valentines Monday they were
rather sweet looking bat premature.
Will some one please present "the force
with penny box of matches.
/ am not your friend right cor wrong
am your friend when you are right.
Be carefl how you speak about persous
who are passing you; speak too loud.
The Gazette and land bulletin., 1900-01-27
To the Republican Voters OF
Georgia:

| So~NN
In accordance with custom
and in obedience to instruc-
tions of the State Central
Republican Committee direct
Iinga Convention of delegat-
ed representatives of Repub-
lican Party to be held in the
city of Atlanta, State of Geor-
gia, for the purpose of eject |
ing four delegates at large and
four alternate delegates to the
National Republican Conven-
| ton to be held in the City of
Philadelphia, Pa. on the 10Th
day of June, 1900; and for
the futher purpose of nom
mating a candidate for Gov
) ernor and candidates for
other State House Offices,
! and for the transaction ofsuch
o other business as mayEprop-
e erly come before it; a State
n Convention Of the Repub-
Al lican Party is hereby called to
= be held in the City of Atlanta
~ ~ at II o, clock, Wednesday
+, March 7th. 1900. Each coun-
IN ty shall be entitled to twice
es the number of delegates that
T. it has representatives in the
20 lower branch of the Genera
olt Assembly of the State of Geol
v. gia
10 70 The Committee futhel
b directed that all notices O.
w County Conventions or mass
nt' meetings shall be posted a
0n court house of the respective
= counties holding such convel
ton or mass meetings at leas
IN ten days before such conven
y ton or mass meeting shall b
t. held ; and each county shall
.;oe give such futher notice as
try try, may deem proper for the in
hn formation of it's voters.
. That no person shall vot
V or participate in any mas
s meeting or convention calle
8 in any county of the State fc
{ the purpose of electing dele
{ gates under the call, or fC
s electing delegates to a Count
s Convention convened for TT
s above purpose unless he be
: legal and qualified voter of h
s county at the time of the ho1
{ ing of snch mass meeting
s convention or was duly re
: { istered voter at the time
, Z the Presidential election
: { 1896.
E s That duplicate certificat
0 s of the election of delegat
! s signed by the Chairman al
9 s Secretary of Convention
6 mass meeting electing So
s s delegates shall be forwarded
u 8 the Secretary of the Convt
IS s ton OF mass meeting INN
n : ediately to the Secretary
\! 4! { the Republican State Cent
g. s Committee. All notices
contest shall be submitted
ou 9 writing ACCOMPANIED by
The Gazette and land bulletin., 1900-01-27

Rev. ]. M. Milton, Manager of
The Gazette, spent last Sunday
with the good people of Liberty
City. He was taken in hands by
Deacon Ben Stevens and good wife
They did the grand thing by the
preacher. Rev. Milton preached
Que of hisspiritual sermons and all
hearts were made glad. Those
people are living at Liberty City.
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and Bulletin


,,' d ut and hear the t5Essae', Lecture Sun~
"a, "a, Go 9:o5t o15 at a" Gaines chapei'
her w. s., Moore spend pleasant eau
ito Nrs.D. w. nwis .s on Sunday evening
on on at "'' NE. Church held special
The A NJ .;nr 10 on Monday evening
NJ, Joseph Thomas is reported on '''
I sick list ,,Ao name of Mr..
l.. Carter Brown. to our ''' d.
lie. ''''s ...,,uk The great race man. de-
md CoI Si',' +Te, .,"ea+ lecture at the St. Joh1
o.. Ok i5VSIoa 's, Church, Tuesday night !
ora D' .JN Milton was called to
Nan'5S' Tuesday night on special bus
Albany Ga l"s'0"'
.nrociate the patronage of the
we "rf u,o named churches, for their
~, ~, Pa''0's q NE. Me-. and C.'M. E.
lay no-.av left for valdOsta Monday
ch ,nond a few days.
as to Tr ,PrD1 Willie Jackson left for Palatka
I'm Fl, ~ Sunday night, We hope him a
Tvs pleasant stay
u~s w. Davis of Hazard Hill
,..bsen sick for some time We hope
tor % ,b,t she will soon recover her health
np ws.re clad to announce the pres
m .a Of the distinguish prelate, Rev.
nd c cbeI,on 3. E. of the A. NJ E.
ng Cb,rob who on Sunday preached
b b three noble sermons
Mrs Howard is reported on the
,.L Iist We are sorry to announce,
hot her illness is from the effect OF a
raccipate arm. We hope that her
S ~ case is not serious.
m CG sstrunk began his first class
ian N short hand writing, Monday night
ua wiDalso open an Art Studio, mex
p week
The Sunday schools, of the city
y. were graced with the presence Of
a tbe distinguished gentlemen Prof
tin Rrvant Col. Sistrunk and othel
ay marked characters. The several Sun
Try dav schools, always welcome grateful
talents.
h. Editor !. T. Lewis and D. M
M Roberts we're present at the c. M E
,ry Sunday school, at Old Nine the,
} spoke nuently, on the purpose of
Sunday school.
Rev WI. Jones of Beaulah Bap
ay tst church Atlanta Ga. Preached tn
~, M r2 Anniversary, Of the frst Bapti'
m church at Savannah Ga, E. K. Low
ay pastor
"; ~, Rev. Thomas, pastor of the A. n
re E. church Waycross } paid us
pleasant call on Tuesday.
Prof. w. Halwick Davis of tt
T. GAZETTE office will lecture at Cane
J. Chapel Sunday night. Subjec
v The Negro in his home. "
3 Elder Pierce paid the city
Y flying visit Monday to see abo'
y his home affairs. He repor
that his family are we'll. The
are spending some time with h
wife's parents.
Miss. Birdie Howard, left here {
Tuesday for Tifton Ga, to take II
! principalship of Tifton school. ais
Miss, Hattie Maddox, left for Glet
more Ga, to take charge of tn
school,
Don't curse. If you happen
tail to get your paper, kindly not
us and we will always give y
prompt attention.
"A certain class of young n
should learn to behave ther
selves more gentlcmanly VIII
at church. Unbecoming condr
IN the house of God and otf
public places, not only show y
20 be nuisance, but it rehe
on the intelligence of the ra
The R. R. people have at l
begun the work Of opening
passage under the B. & w. trs
at the foot of Lee Ave; VIII
When done will connect it W
Albany Ave and he of orr
The Gazette and land bulletin., 1900-01-27

Our office was invaded by two lovely
>oung ladies last Thursday at ternoon'
Misses Seona Wells of waycross and Ida
Bell Thomas of Quitman. The bald
headed devil was in his prime while the
Vets-Lewis and Baker went into thelr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
THE TEMPERANCE RALLY.
Very Interesting and Instructive Address by
Rev. n. E. r. whitney Of New Hampshire.

The Opera house was filled to the
doors, yesterday afternoon, and there
was not even standing room for many
and they returned to their homes. The
occasion was a temperance rally and
all who attended were well pleased
with the meeting. The session opened
at about $50 o'clock. after music was
rendered by an orchestra under the
leadership of George Mckinney. There
was also some fine singing by a chorus
of about 60 voices, Rev. A. A. Lewis
of the Methodist church leading.
The meeting was opened by Mayor
Patten, who presided, and addressed
the audience in a few words. Rev. A
A. Lewis offered prayer and Mrs
Crocker very touchingly rendered the
well-known song. Where Is My Wan
dering Boy, Tonight" She was assist
ed by Mrs. E. c. Dill. Rev. A. T.
Ringold then read from the Scriptures
and Mrs Crocker very finely rendered
another song. A collection was taken
but not enough was received to pay
the expenses and another collection
was taken as the audience passed
out.
Rev. H. E. r. Whitney OF New
Hampshire. delivered a very able ad-
dress. He spoke at length upon the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

A. r. Wright of Portland. who
dropped dead in Boston. Thursday, is
well remembered in this city About
% years ago he was Interested in the
dredging business and took large con
tracts on the Kennebec and Penobscot
rivers and, later, in Camden harbor.
Dredging on the Kennebec was con-
tinued through two seasons. and during
that time he made his home here. The
old channel in the Kennebec was on
the west shore from this city to Shep-
herds point. and then described a
circle round to Fuller Bros works.
and Milliken's saw mill. Below the
latter mill, near the site of the old
Page ice houses, was the Bos7 on
steamer wharves. Under Mr.. Wrgt is
contract the channel was straightforward
but at great expense and large amount
of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

condition of affairs in this city. he
sited the many causes of vice and SAID
that he had visited all of the resorts.
At every place. almost, he had been
received cordially and never was ne
treated in a more gentlemanly manner
than in this city. He said that it was
not those who sold the liquor in the
places in this city that needed the al
tention of the Christian workers 50
much as those that used it. He SAID
that if the people of the city took II
upon themselves to reach the intern
perance people Of the city and get
them to Christ that it would be but
short time when there would not be
a single place in the city where vice
was committed. He upbraided none
but the Christian workers for the
manner in which they did their work.
The address was very able one and
one that will probably cause a great
deal of good work to be accomplished
in the city. BenedictiOn was pro-
nounced by Rev. A. a. Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
WATERVILLE.
A CONTEMPTIBlE DEED.
Remains OF Fred WiIlei.s. Who Died on Cars
Robbed by Unknown Party.

The report which has been received
here that the late Fred WillettS, a
workman in an Aroostook county lum-
Der camp. who recently died on a train
near Caribou. was robbed after he was
dead. was confirmed, sunday. by his
wife and son-inlaw, who have re-
turned from assisting at the last rites
at his Aroostook home. The widow
lives at No. 122 Water street. this city.
and is employed in the Lockwood mills.
The son-inlaw. Joseph Gagnon. is a
shingle sawyer by trade and has just
come to town with his wife, he having
formerly lived in Conner Plantation.
Mr.. Gagnon tells the story as follows:
Mr. WillittS worked, during the
winter. for Allen +. Hammond of Van
Buren,, a contractor who was getting
out ties for the Bangor & Aroostook
Railroad. He was i'll, and ceased
working for them. March =, Friday.
he was travelling on Bangor &
Aroostook train and was taken i'll
with heart disease. He was aCcompan-
led by one Samuel Morren. boss of the
gang in which he had been employed
by Mr. Hammond. While the train
Mr.. WillettS was taken ill. and asked
for hot water. He said his heart felt
as if it was frozen. and he wanted the
water to thaw it out. He had the hot
water. but it did not help him, and he
expired in a few moments, in the arms
Of Samuel Morren.
He had a large sum of money with lhm
when | saw him. This was about a week
before he died. After that time Mr. Ham
mond paid him off. ! do not know Just
how much he had in all. But when his
body was examined by the coroner and
physician at Caribou, where it was taken
directly after his death. he had just Is
cents in one pocket. He boarded the
train Al Van Buren,. and when he paid for
his ticket there he was seen to display q
roll of paper money. We have no idea
of course. who got it, but have put the
case in the hands of Henry Jewell. a con-
stable of Caribou. who is very bright
man, and of County Attorney Lumbert of
Aroostook county. We may not recover
the money. and hardly expect to. but we
may be able to have the man punished
who took it, and shall be satisfied to do
that"
The sum which Wiletts had is stated to
be between $500 and $500. He was an I'M
usually intelligent Frenchman, and was
clerk of Conner Plantation, where he
lived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

When men wore clothes like these,
Charles ii. Of England issued a
proclamation suppresslng cohee
houses. He considered them " hot
beds of sedition and dangerous to
the public peace.
Times have changed since then.
In these days benevolent persons
establish coffee houses, having
learned that they promote the public
welfare. The reason for this is that
they drink coffee at home them
selves, and know its virtue.
Perhaps if it had been possible
for King Charles to have known
such coffee as we have today, the
kind that is sold by Chase & San
born, he would have done different.
No one can fail to be benefited
Gv this the most delicious coffee
known to the American public.
Chase & Sanborn's Seal Brand
Java and Mocha always gives satis-
faction and leaves a feeling Of con
tentment whenever it is used.
1t does more. 1t insurcs good
health because it is pure.
Insist that your grocer shall give
you Chase & Sanboln's Coffee.
Either the Seal Brand in one and
two-pound cans or any Of their high
grade coffees which you get in
parchment-lined colored bags; you
will not be sorry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

Dirigo Lodge will celebrate its 21st
anniversary at the A. o. L. w. hail,
this evening. The committee that mas
had the managing of the affair in hand
has allowed nothing to escape it TO
have the event a great success. A
very fine program has been prepared,
with musical and literary pieces. There
will be many of the Grand Lodge Of
ficers present and also p. G. NJ. w.
Crazy of Chcopee, Mass. p NJ. w.
Andrews and Danforth of this State.
Speech making will be one of the fea-
lures of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

~ wills that II Le divided, ana besides
giving various sums to relatives he
makes several public requests. as fol-
low: 70 the Maine state Free VIII Bap-
tist Association, S5OJ; To Storer College,
West Virginia, 5000; to the Sidney &
WatcrvlIc Free VIII Baptist Society,
$l1H. To tine general conference Of Free
Eaptiats Of which Arthur Given Of Bos-
ton. Is treasurer, all the residue OF his
estate remaining after the specific be
quests are paid. to be expended for the
relief VI aged ANA infrm ministers Of
the Free win Baptist denomination
Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

A record was established at the po-
lice station. Saturday. The officers
We're busy the most part of the day
and when Sunday morning arrived. 10
prisoners We're occupying the cells, all
for intoxication. They We're all ice
men who had come to this city for
their pay and after getting it, they pro-
ceeded to fill up on liquors. They will
be given a hearing, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
For Sale, Valuable Carriage Factory.

The property of the late p. II. ellison,
sittiat ed "of Main street in Gardiner. OPP
posite the passenger station of the Maine
Central and Electric Railroad. Large lot.
building three stories, good repair, black
tory all under the same roof The shop
is equipped with all modern tools and
lumber to carry on the carriage business.
The real estate will be sold either with or
without the tools. This shop has always
done a profitable business and consider
ing it's central location, 1t affords one of
same.
This property will be sold at bargain
to close the estate. For particulars in
quire of o. Il. CLASON. Administrator,
or NJ. A. HARADEN, Real Estate Agent,
Sc Water street, Gardiner. Me.
Gardiner, March II, 1900.
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In some manner q story has gone
abroad that a Waterville young lady
j.; contemplating a suit against bust
ness man for personal damages. The
story is evidently an example Of the
malice and idIeness Of gossips. as it is
quite without foundation 1t is a
serious matter to deliberately circulate
such rumors, and there are those who
need TO have a lesson 70 that effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

Though the time for the nominating
Of a candidate for representative to the
Legislature at Augusta, is a long ways
off. there are in the field in this city,
three candidates. They are Charles
Lawrence of Ward 6. ex-Sheriff f. T..
Norton and II. d. Wells. County At
torney Heselton was a candidate for
a while but he has withdrawn his
name from the list All the gentle
men have many supporters in the city
and the contest promises to be a warm
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

A crew of men We're at work on the
washout at Farmingdale. Saturday.
The water running through the cut
wore away quite considerable of the
embankment and this made it neces-
sary to be filled. A few car loads of
gravel We're dumped and the work is
now as strong as formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

Inspector General Hoyt of Lewiston
will make an official visit, this evening
to Company a, End Regt. Inf, \. G
S. NJ. for the purpose Of an inspec-
ton. This company is held up as a
model one and the result of the in
spection is awaited with interest by
all. A number of other officers Of the
Guard will probably be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

The water from the rain Of Friday
does not seem to have made much ef-
feet in this vicinity. The water in the
stream rose considerably, but not
enough to do any damage. The water
in the river was hardly any higher
than usual at high tide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

The Kennedy Players closed their en-
gagement in this city, Saturday. pre-
senting Ten Nights in a Bar Room.
There We're many present and the play
was said to be a good one. They will
leave for Rockland, today, where they
will play for q week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

AL a recent meeting " the newly elect
"a school committee ID. Wilder Colby was
elected to fill the position of school SUI
perintendent for the remainder of the
school year if his health would permit.
Mr. Colby was instructor in chemistry in
the State College at Orono for several
years. and his health permitting he will
take charge Of the chemistry classes in
the high school. 1t is the universal opin-
ion that Mr.. Colby will be an excellent
man for this position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

The new city government will meet
for the first time, this forenoon. to be
gin its duties for the coming year.
The meeting is looked forward to with
a great deal of interest and the cleo
ton Of the officers is one of the af-
fairs that has been talked about the
most of any subject for the last few
days. The offices that are receiving
the most attention are those of the
street commissioner, tax collector and
second assessor.