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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24

powerful X-ray turned on the crucifed
Christ, and the manner in which the
speaker presented his theme could not
help but bring his audience to realize
the true meaning Of the cross of CAL
vary.
After solo. Sometime, Somewhere"
by Mrs. Galley, Elder Clemans stated
that he had been urged to suggest the
propriety of letting down the bars for
another offering, and the audience was
electrified when the statement was
made that additional outside help of a
very substantial nature would be guar
anteed the church if it desired to COM
plete the building. The announcement
started the ball rolling lively and an
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24
THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY.

A Few Words About Church Auxiliary of
Great Importance.
1t would not be proper to write brief
sketch of the Princeton M. E. church
without referring to the Ladies' Aid
Society, that auxiliary that is the
strong arm of any well-regulated Meth
odist church. From the time the
church was first built the Ladies' Aid
Society has assumed burdens and d.
legations that have many, many times
called for hard work and sacrifice, but
the ladies of the church have always
labored faithfully for it's support, and
without the assistance of this auxiliary
the church would have Jared very
poorly, indeed, many times during the
dark days in it's history. The church
records contain no more interesting
evidences of sacrifice and devotion than
are recalled by the Ladies' Aid Society.
1t is very difficult matter to peep
into the past and read the records in
detail, for much of it is unwritten, but
we know that this church auxiliary has
never been called and found wanting
Among the first work the society did
was to minister to the needs and suffer-
ing of the soldiers of the Civil war, for
the church was started during the great
civil conflict. Then, too, there were
the needy ones to look after at home,
for when there was great danger of an
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24
Savior taking his text from Paul's Sec
Ond Epistle to the Philippians:

OnQ EplStle TO the PhlllpplanS:
Let this mind be on you. which was also in
Christ Jesus, who being in the form Of God,
thought it not robbery to be equal with God.
But made himself Of mans reputation, and
took upon him the form of servant and was
made in the likeness of man.
"And being found in fashion as a man he
humbled himself and became obedient unto
death; even the death of the cross
Rev. Satterlee painted picture of
the black slave and of the acts of
cruelty perpetrated on him, and of his
first liberation and freedom. He then
told of the birth of that royal slave,
Jesus Christ, who alone could rule by
the divine right of kings, but who
emptied himself of his great divinity and
took on mans infrmities. With great
power and clearness the speaker told of
Christ's temptation, and how Jesus re-
fused all the power of earthly posses
sions and became as meek as a child,
and bore all of mans infrmities and
contumely. He died the death of a
Save. NO slave ever received more
cruel lashes and treatment than did
the Saviour, and when on the cross and
in his last moments of pain and anguish
all help and pity even from the Father
had apparently been withheld from
him, he died alone and forsaken.
Thus he lived and died that he might
be truly the Comforter and Savior of
the children of men in whatever station
in life, and by taking on all the terrible
sufferings that mankind could be SUBJ
jected to this royal slave, by his death
and resurrection, and ascension to the
Father, has made it possible for death
to be robbed of its sting and the grave
of its victory.
Rev. Satterlee's sermon was like a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24
TIE PRINCETON Union: THURSDAY, sept EMBER 81 ZOOS

r Services were opened by the congre-
cation singing ''Enter Thy Temple,
Glorious King" Rev. Gratz offered
prayer. There was an anthem by the
choir and scripture lessons by Revs
Steenson and Easton. Mrs. Cooney
sang a solo entitled "Abide With Me-"
and Rev. ,Satterlee after an absence
OF nearly two years faced a Princeton
congregation again; and those who
heard his eloquent and powerful SER
mon will have linger long with them
some of his appealing climaxes. He
spoke on a ''Royal Slave" or crucifed
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24

church decided to build new edifce
its minister easily grasped the require
ments of the undertaking and proved a
good supervisor or superintendent of
the work. He has given the construc-
ton of the church personal supervision
and saved the M. E. society consider
able money in this way as the church
was not built on contract.
Rev. Gratz was born in 1873 in Cam
ada and moved with his parents to Min
neapolis in 1881. He attended the pub
lie schools of that city until he was
thirteen years of age, when he worked
as errand boy and finally became book
keeper and cashier of large business
house in Minneapolis. He graduated
from the South Side high school in that
city in 1896 and entered the Minnesota
State University the following fall. At
the time he graduated from the high
school he received the prize for the
best Grafton and essay. During his
freshman year at the State s'U'' he was
sent to Glenwood to look after Meth
odist mission at that place and he sue
ceeded in placing it in a fourishing
condition in the following year. He
resumed his studies at the university
again but his health broke down and
he went back to work for time, and
in 1898 he was sent to Melrose where
he preached a year and half. In 1900
he was admitted to conference on pro-
baton, ordained deacon and appointed
to Detroit, MIMI. where he remained
two years. At the conference in Brain
erd in 1901 he was sent to Princeton
where the members of the Princeton
NJ. E. church as well as many others
hope he will remain. He was ordained
an elder last year.
BUILDING RECORD
A Brief Story and Description Of the New
Church.
The church building that has just
been dedicated is located on lot of
block of Princeton townsite, being
located on the corner of G. and Second
streets. 1t faces west and is located
just west of the present parsonage
which is located between the old and
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24
REV. w. EDWARD j. GRATZ.

The Popular and Talented Pastor of Prince
ton M. E. Church.
Words in praise and commentator
of the pastor of the Princeton NJ. E..
church, while not out of place in this
connection, would seem to be super
fuous, as Rev. W. Edward J. Gratz,
under whose passionate the new church
has been built, stands without a supe-
rior in the long list of pastors who have
labored in years gone by in Princeton
He came to Princeton two years ago,
against his wishes, not that he had any
thing against Princeton, for he had
scarcely ever heard of such a place.
When he entered upon his work in his
new field, however, it was with de-
termination to win, and win he has,
and to have entered a strange field,
and in two years time have built new
church besides being instrumental in
the spiritual growth of the church,
and considerable increase in it's mem
bership, is indeed a work that reflects
greatly on his ability as minister.
Rev. Gratz not only possesses the ele-
ments of a successful minister but he
is also aided largely in his work by his
practical business knowledge and at
tainments. Before entering upon his
duties as a minister he received a good
business training in one of the large
retail stores of Minneapolis where for
many years he was assistant book
keeper and cashier, and when the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24

Indian outbreak, Princeton was the
rendezvous for hundreds of settlers
who flocked in from outside points for
protection and the Ladies' Aid cared
for many of these settlers. Those were
trying times, and the ladies did noble
work.
The first money ever raised for a
church bell was realized from an apron
and necktie party given at Soule's
Crossing in early days when numbering
was carried extensively and there we're
hundreds of men in the woods in those
days. There was large crowd present
and it was one of the best social affairs
ever held in the pineries of this Sec
ton. The sum of $50 was realized, and
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24

additional $500 was soon pledged, max
ing almost $4,000 subscribed toward
the church at the morning and even
ing services, and with what sums are
already pledged and what further sums
will be received the Methodist Episco-
pal church of Princeton will be able 10
start out completed and out of debt.
After a solo by Miss Farnham the
formal ceremony of defeating the
church occurred. The doxology was
sung as it was never sung before in
Princeton and when. Rev. Parkinson
pronounced the benediction, the great
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24

est religious event in Princeton went
into history.
At the close of the evening service
the fourth quarterly conference was
held in the pastors study of the new
church and Rev. Gratz was voted an
additional 800 on his salary for the
year that will close next week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-24

EVENING SERVICE.
MON ON ROYAL SLAVE"
People began assembling for the
evening service before seven o'clock
and by 1870 every available space in
the church was filled. There must
have been nearly 600 people present in
the evening and the church presented
a grander appearance than ever when
the two beautiful chandeliers were lit
up. Those with the lights elsewhere
about the church made the interior
grand to behold.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
r. e. Brewster.

The announcement of i. E.
Brewster, for re election as Sheriff
Of this parish, will be found in an
other column. Mr.. Brewster has
filled the office for the last four
years with honor and credit to him.
self and the parish, and his record
az tax collector stands the highest
IT any Sheriff in the State. Those
who are acquainted with Mr.. Brew
steI know him to be fearless; honest
and generous in all his dealings with
his fellows, whether 1t be in the ca
pacity of a public officer or pri-
vate individual. Those qualities
have made him very popular with
his hosts Of friends, who are TO he
found in every part of the parish.
That he will be reelected is mat
ter which is shorn OF any doubt, and
is virtually an assured fact. There
is scarcely any better known man
IN the parish than Mr.. Brewster,
and certainly none can be found
who possess more spotless record.
In every relation of life, as man,
friend or true democrat, he fills the
requirements. His books are models
of correctness, and attest the care
and attention devoted to this inn
portant branch of the office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Jos. B. Lancaster.

In another column will be found
the announcement of Jos. B. Lam
caster, as = candidate for re-elec-
ton to the Office Of Representative
in the General Assembly. He ls
. true Democrat, an able and ag.
gressive party man. Mr.. Lancas.
ter has the necessary ability,
backed by the energy, coupled with
bis four years experience. to make
an excellent RepreseDtive. He is
the kind Of men who strive to make
communities progressive, and labor
ing on that line at home, be will en-
deavor, il elected again. 20 make
the State progressive. and to give
Louisiana a better public school
system, and Improvement along all
lines. AIR. Lancaster is eminently
qualified for the pace, and we
cheerfully commend him to the
voters.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
H r Warren

Among the announcements of
candidates will be found that of
H. r. Warren for re election to
the Office of Clerk and Recorder.
Mr. Warren Is too we'll known
to need au introduction. He has
filled the past twelve years and
proved his fitness for 1t, and has
won the esteem of all who had
business to transact With him. He
IL a man of excellent social and bust.
ness qualities, and one with whom
1t is pleasure to have dealings.
This should be sufficient considera-
ton with the voters, remembering
the old adage-"When you have a
good servant, keep him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
q G Alexius

The gentleman whose name heads
this notice Is announced under the
proper heading as candidate for
re- election as Police Juror from
the Third Ward. Mr.. Alexlus is
now serving his fret trem as a
member OF the Police Jury, and
has done his duty we'll and faith
fully, as he saw it, at all times.
MIR. Alexius is progressive citi-
zen, a firm believer in better roads,
more and better schools, and adj
vancenent along all lines. II re-
elected, he Will act for the best
interests Of the ward and parish,
and solicits the support of the
voters of the Third Ward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Warren Thomas.

Your attention is called to :be
announcement of Mr.. Warren
Thomas, as candidate for re-elec-
ton to the Office OF Assessor. Mr..
Thomas Is true, courteous geutle-
man, affable and pleasant to all
alike. He is business man, we'll
posted as to the value of all taxable
property, and feels that he is capa-
Bile Of filing the office OF Asses sor
in satisfactory manner, 10 the
people, the parish and the best in
terests OF the State. Mr.. Thomas
is the present incumbent of the
office, and gentleman 80 widely
aud favorably known throughout
the length and breadth Of the parish
that he needs no words of common
dation from US to put him IN a
proper light before the people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
John A. Todd.

In this issue we announce the
candidacy OF John A. ToGd for re-
election as Police Juror from the
Seventh Ward. He has faithfully
and efficiently served his people in
this capacity for number of years,
and has used every effcrt to pro-
mote and protect the interests of his
ward and parish Faithful and en-
ergetlc, as lie is, the people of the
Seventh Ward have been we'll rep
resented. and can feel assured that
if Mr.. Todd is reelected their in
terests will tie zealously guarded.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
DR.. r. Julius heintz.

By reference to our announce
ment column to-day, it will be seen
that Dr.. F. Julius Heintz is q candi.
date for Coroner Of st. Tammany
Parish. DR.. Heintz is the present
incumbent and naturally desires to
succeed himself. He has devoted
much time and attention to the Office
and has done bis duty faithfully and
we'll. Or. Heintz is an excellent
gentleman. we'll up in his profession,
and fells that he's peculiarly adapt
ed for the place. His friends, who
are numerous, predict his election by
handsome majority.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
J. S. settoon

IL our announcement column this
week will be found the card of j.
$. Settoon Of Springfield, SO . eau
didate for reelection % state Ssna-
tor for this, the Nineteenth Sena.
torial District SHELL" as he is
famlliarly called by his world OF
friends, first represented his parish
in the lower House two terms, where
be proved true to his friends and to
every interest Of his people and of
the State, and four years ago he
was nominated and elected by a
large popular vote as one Of the
Senators from this district. His
record IN the Senate is that OF a true,
able and faithful servant, and we
take pleasure in commencing him
to the voters Of this district.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
u. S. Land Office, New Orleans. L., I
Sept, o. 1908.

q. S. Land Office, New Orleans. L.,
Sept, 8, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that tho follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to mike final proof in emp.
port OF Ills claim. and that said proof
will be r.ade before the clerk OF the
district court, at Covington, La, on
Monday. Oct. ~, 1903, viz:
DANIEL P. CARPENTER.
Who made homestead entry No. Ia, 229
for the northwest quarter of the north
east quarter. the north half Of the
northwest quarter and the southwest
quarter of the northwest quarter, section
"a. township S. south range 10 east. st.
Helena Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence npon
and cultivation of said laid. viz:
J. d. Thomas, N. w. Watts, Steve
Richardson and j. d. Carpenter, all of
Townsville, r. O., La.
sel2-5t WALTER L. COHEN, register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Crawford Williams

In the announcement column will
be found the name OF Crawford
Williams, as a candidate for re-
election as Police Juror for the
Fifth Ward. Mr.. Williams is a
progressive citizen and practical
farmer, and as a member of the
Police Jury, has always acted for
the best interests of the entire par
ish. He submits his claims to the
voters of his ward for reelection.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
DR.. N M hebert

The announcement of n. NJ
Hebert as candidate, for Police
Juror for the Third Ward will be
found IN another column. DR..
Hebert Is the popular proprietor OF
Claiborne Hotel, a man Of pro-
gressive ideas, aud il elected, will
labor fol the best interests of the
ward and parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Charles l.. Smith.

In the proper column will be
found the announcement of Charles
L Smith as candidate for the
Office Of Assessor. Mr.. Smith is a
native OF Covington. and for the
past four years has held the office
Of Justice of The Peace. He asks
the support Of the voters in the
coming primary, and il elected,
will perform the duties Of the Office
in satisfactory manner, and to the
best interests OF the Parish and
State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
STRAYED

Taken up, since about Feb. l, 1903,
an OK, black, with white spots on both
TANKS. Marked with swallow fork and
under bit in right ear, and left ear dis
figured. The owner is requested to
call for same. prove property, and pay
costs. e. RODRIGUEZ.
Near Wash Blackwell's mill, OF the
Wire Road.
Ocl0E3t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
W.. e. Cause

Among the announcements will
be found the name of w. E. Cause,
rs y candidate for reelection as
Police Juror for the Ninth Ward.
MIR. Cause has served his constitu-
elits we'll IN the past, and is we'll
known to the voters of bis Ward.
II reelected. he will be ever watch-
full and careful where the interests
of the parish are concerned, ana
submits his candidacy to the voters
of his Ward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
A. O Pons

In this issue we announce the
candidacy Of A. o. Puns for the Of
fee of Justice OF the Peace for the
Third Ward. Mr.. Pons is amply
fitted for the Office to which he as
pires. He is resident of Abita
Springs. and that growing town
should have one Of the Justices of
this Ward. We submit his claims
to the favorable consideration of the
VOtera $500.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Thos. e. Bennett

We announce the name OF Hon.
Thos. E. Bennett, Of Washington
Parish, as . candidate for Senator
Of the Nineteenth Senatorial Dis.
trict Of Louisiana. Mr.. Bennett ia
we'll and favorably known, as a
Representative Of the people, hav.
ing served two terms in the State
Legislature. His experience a. .
legislator, with his ability, places
him in . position to represent this
district with credit to himself and
satisfaction to the people.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Notice Of Registration.

To the voters of st. Tammany Parish:
Take notice that on Monday, Oct. 5.
the Registration office of the parish Of
ST. Tammany, La, will be opened for
the purpose Of making a supplemental
REGISTRATION and will be kept open at the
courthouse Of this parish until Satur-
day, October 81, 1908, for the purpose
of registering all those persons who are
not already registered under the old
registration Of 1900, and also for the
purpose of transferring those who have
removed from different wards or pre-
cincts. Witness my official signature,
this Oct. l, 1908.
WARREN THOMAS.
Oc3 god. Assessor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
WHA1 IS LIFE?

In the last analysts nobody knows.
but we do know that II is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly, pain
results. Irregular living means derange.
ment OF the organs, resulting in Consti-
patton, Headache or liver trouble. DR..
Kings New Life Pills quickly re-adjusts
this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only
Csc at the City Drug Store, j. Z. Wat
kins proprietor.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
James l. Rogers

The above named gentleman an
nounces himself, in this issue, as a
candidate for Police Juror from
the Second Ward. Mr.. Rogers is
q native of the ward. He is prac-
teal farmer, has been a school
teacher, and Is also engaged in
merchandising. He submits his
claims to the voters. and if elected,
will perform the duties of the office
with view to the best interests of
his ward and parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
CONFESSIONS OF 4 PRIEST.

Rev Jno. $. Cox, of Wake, Ark, writes,
"For Il years l suffered from Yellow
Jaundicc. consulted q humble of ply
sicians and tried all sorts OF medicines.
but got no relief. Then began the use
Of Electric Bittcrs AMI feel that I am
now erred of q disease that had ne in its
grasp for twelve years." If you want q
reliable medicine for Liver and Kidney
trouble, stomach disorder or generel de
bility, get Electric Bitter4. IT'S guaran-
teed by J. L. Watkins, OF the City Drug
Store. Only SIC.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
D. =. Land Office. New Orleans. LA.
Sept. 8. 1908.


Notice is hereb, given that the follow.
ing-named settler has dled notice Of his
in tention to make final proof in sup.
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the regitser or
receiver, ut New Orleans, La on Tues.
day, Oct. l3. 1903, viz:
LEON DUCRA,
Who made homestead entry No. IL 1865
for the north half Of the southeast quar-
ter Of section 10, township 8, south
range II east, st. Helena Meridian.
He names the folio wing witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land viz:
Ernest Carriere, Florestin Benoit,
Frank Tillotson and Dan Amos, OF st.
Tammnay, La!
sel2.5t WALTER L COHEN. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10

Be sure to get your buggy from
the dealer who will give you a
written guarantee that the buggy
will come up to the representation.
Bickham, Magee & Co., will do
that for you.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Succession Of Renaud Petitbien.
Twenty-eixth Judicial District Court Of
Louisiana, in and for the Parish OF
St. Tammany.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested to show cause why the APP
plication Of H. r. Warren to administer
the above entitled succession, and the
hereinafter description and valuation
of said estate, be not approved and no.
mologated. as provided by law. The
description and valuation il as follows
to-wit:
Southeast quarter of northwest quar-
ter, section 81, tow nshlp Z, south range
10 east, st. Helena Meridian, In St.
Tammany Parish, Louisiana Valued
and appraised at $40.
Dated Covington, La. Oct. 6, 1903.
H. K. WARREN, Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-10-10
Notice to Stockholders.

A meeting of the stock holders of the
Covington Bank and Trust Company
will be held at their banking house on
MONDAY, November 2. 1903, between
the hours Of 4 and 6 P. NJ, for the pur-
pose of electing q Board Of Directors
to serve until the next annual election,
In January, 1905.
G. z. WILLIAMS, President