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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

Go1dsboro, Fla, with Three Hundred
Souls, Has No White Person.

Go1dsboro, Fla, with Three Hundred
Souls, Has No White Person.
Society folk from the Northern and
Western cities who have visited Flor
ida during the past season have dis
played a keen interest in the Florida
negro, writes a correspondent for the
New York Telegram.
A unique town in Florida is Colds
boro, place peopled entirely by ne
groes Goldsboro is 127 miles from
Jacksonville, on the Atlantic Coast
Line railway, between the Florida
metropolis and Tampa. Within its
precincts no white person nor men-
Der of any other nationality is found
and negro mayor and negro council
dictate the destinies of the cOmmun-
1ty. A negro postmaster appointed
under democratic administration has
charge of the mail service and dark
skinned night watchmen look after
the stores and shops between sun and
sun.
The school system u.s. Of course.
operated under the regular guidance
OF the public school laws of the state
and applicants for positions as peda-
gogues are examined by the Orange
county school board
Withal Goldsboro, which has 300
population, is we'll governed. There
are few radical discords. The town
jail is in great disrepute and the pop
ulation pays it's taxes about on an
average with the ratio Of whites in
other Florida communities. With only
few exceptions negroes own every
foot Of land in Goldsboro, and that
which they do not own they are pur-
chasing on the installment plan from
white people who hold deeds for the
properties.
The town Is ten years old from the
point of incorporation and there have
never been any riots or unusual dis
orders to mar its records.
The community is very religious and
has three churches with rapidly grow
ing membership rolls. A unique spec
tacle on Sundays during the spring
and summer of each year is to see
the devotional exercises attendant
upon the administration of the rites
OF baptism, which is not conducted
without loud and fervent crescendos
Of thankfulness.
GcldsborO, however, has it's sinners.
1t has one chronic sinner who belongs
to no church in particular and it is
reported among his own people that
Uncle Abe professed religion twenty
one different times in one spring and
summer-and was baptized that num-
Der of times, OF seven times by each
church in the settlement-eac time
falling back in the mire of the wicked.
The negro municipality is the home
Of the Independent voter Each in
diyidual votes as his conscience die
tates. The absence of white citizens
has removed the source that frequent
ly contaminates the negro voter, al
though it is told that upon one oc-
casion an aldermanic election was
bought through the influence of a
barrel Of whisky.
The relations between the town of
Goldsboro and the neighboring town
of Sanford, two miles distant, peo-
pied mainly by whites, are friendly
and there is an interchange of bust
ness between the two municipalities.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
BIG nR0p In BINDER TWlhE.

We are selling the highest grade standard
binder Irvine made, shipping it to any adj
dress In any quantity and at much lower
For our special inside price, our guarantee
and money refund offer, for our Insurance
proposition against hail or storm, for the
lowest price, the most liberal binder Irvine
offer that will be made this season, cut this
notice out and mail to us to-day and you
will hear from us by return mail. Address
SEARS. ROEBUCK & CO., Chicago, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
Her Private Opinion.

mo, ma'am," said the hobo who was
figuring on handout, II amt no
regular tramp. wuz sailor tree
years ergo, but me ship got wreckt an
/ wuz washed ashore"
"And it's safe bet retorted the
.unsympathetic female, that you amt
been washed since"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
Prepared for the Worst.

DO you mean to say asked the
optimist, that the unexpected never
happens to your
Just so," replied the pessimist.
I've got SO used to it that 1 always
expect it OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Publis
Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

Five hundred Russian families are
to settle near Amarillo, Texas, on the
line Of the Rock Island Road. The
Russians have contracted for the land
and are expected to arrive in New
York early in June
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
REPLACING STEAM POWER.

How the Gas Engine Is Coming Into
Use-Use of Petroleum on Ships.
Writing under the title Of "The
Superseding Of Steam Power" in the
Worlds Work, Lewis Nixon says: II
have been led lately to think the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,
powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet, Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot CaiIous Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by ali
druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen S.. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
In Some Doubt.

Passer-What's going ON in that hall ?
Policeman-W there's q lot Of long
haired men and short-haired women
there, but / don't know whether it's a
suffrage association Or an athletic club.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
Scalp Is Replaced.

The surgeons Of Lincoln Hospital In
the Bronx have succeeded in replac-
ing the scalp on the head Of soung
girl after it had been torn completely
off by revolving shaft in a mill
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Con
sumption cured me Of terrible cough
Fred Hermann, 200 Box avenue, Buffalo
N. Y, Sept "a, 1901.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

The Lemnads watched over the lakes
and ponds of Greece.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13
Not Fit to Join.

First Fox Hunter (at the American
Meet Club)-Why did you blackball
Winthrop?
Second Fox Hunter-He says hunt
instead Of "'unt."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

The number Of persons in the peniten
tiaries of Iowa to 1000 population ha;
doubled in fourteen years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

Passenger Traffic Manager Sebasa,
tian has recently compiled vast
amount Of data bearing on the busi-
ness openings Of Oklahoma, Indian
Territory and New Mexico and II In
a position to answer almost any ques-
ton that may be asked him. So far
reaching is this information that Mr.
Sebastian can, on request, tell the
prospective settler not only what land
Is worth in any portion of the South.
west but he can give him an accurate
description Of farms that are for sales
as we'll as a list Of the business re-
quirements of every town and city on.
the line Of the Rock Island System.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Childrel
teethino, softens the gums reduces Inflammation, q
lays PAIN cures wind colo. Is cents bottle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

6ksptic-You have given me many
messages from departed friends, but nos
one Of them has told me anything II
didn't know.
Medium with dgnity)-I would have
you understand, sir, that the spirits p&
the dead have something better to 6e
than to come back to earth and tsaeS
school
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

A. keen critic is apt to make cutting
remarks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-13

Il Cures Colds Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Innu--
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain cure for Consumption In first stages,
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
Arst Dose Sold by dealers everywhere. Large
bottles rs cents and 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
NEW MANAGEM
Will Send Riverview Worste.d Mill on
Road to Prosperity.

At meeting of the stockholders of
the Riyerview worsted mill of Water
vile, Thursday, in the offices of DAVIS
e. Soule. it was determined, in view or
the recent reports which have been
current in regard to the supposed n
napcial embarrassment of the firm.
thai there should be an entirely new
board of managers. Dr. Thayer VIII
continue to hold his position as pres
ident and it is expected that the busl-
ness and financial manager, Thomas
Sampson. will resign
The Riverview Worsted Co. was IN
.carporated in the year 1900, having
capital of s1Oo, 900 in common stock and
s7,. 600 in preferred. Much relief is felt
nv the community that their fears have
moved groundless, as many Of our CIT
ixens would be heavy losers had their
stispicions been true.
Hon. cyrus w. Davis, one OF me
trustees. made an official statement to
the effect that the mill would continue
10 .un without any interruption ana
ali to the effect that the Riverview
q did rot at present owe the trust
q, one single. dollar, as all OF It's m
Al ,tedness had been cleared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
A SUCCESSFUL SEASON
The Best Oak Grove Seminary Has
Ever Experienced.

Eli JcDSon of Lynn, who is visiting
friends in this city came to the city.
Thursday afternoon. from Oak Grove
Seminary, of which institution he is
one of the managing committee, cor
responding to what is understood in
non-Quaker schools as trustee" The
reports which he gives of the instltu-
ton and of it's interests at heart.
The seminary bearing the marked
characteristics of all schools which adj
here to the principles upon which the
Society of Friends base all their in
stitutiCns. draws, as q general thing.
students who have Same traits OF char-
acter. and employs teachers who nave
under their care and responsibility the
moral needs of The pupils as well as
tine mental and physical needs.
This year. Mr.. Jepson informs the
writer. has been the most successful
and promising which has thus far been
experiepced by this fitting school. From
the founding Of the school uron the
picturesque banks,of the Kennebec in
vassalborO to the present thpe, no
thought has been entertained OF the
SEMINARY as a self-sapporting institu-
ton. -.
/ The term. however has closed. with
the reports of the treasurer showing
that all Of the bills which ave been
contracted since tie beginning OF actlVi-
ties. in the fall. have been promptly
met and there is a snug sum in the
treasury, all of which money has been
paid in and paid ont as the result Oh
a large number of contented students
and satisfied parents, who have en-
trusted the care Of heir children to the
officers Of this school
There are at the present time, 81 SUI
dents. with certain prospect OF
large increase during the winter TIE
athletic ability as well as the scholar :
shin of the school is well known Q.
those who have friends which KEEP
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SANTA CLAUS
Made Things Merry, Last Night, for
South Gramar Pupils.

The South Grammar school building was
and Of much contented satisfaction among
the parents of the children who We're
present to the number of about 100 The
exercises of the evening were in the ma
ture of Christmas entertainment and
were artfully designed to bring the little
ones into delightful anticipation of the
realities of Christmas. which they all
know is so near them.
There was a Christmas tree and a Santa
Claus. Not only that. but there were lit
tie nightgowned children who came down
the stairs to the music of pattering feet.
hung up their stockings and then cured
up in their beds and then went to sleep,
while one of their playmates. dressed up
in furs and long whiskers. came around
and tled up the waiting stockings. This
little fellow was Charlie Gilman.
a humorous dialogue was given between
Miss Helen RouIk and LOrimer Clair
which furnished lots of amusement. Miss
Kitty Mason and Miss Marguerite Web
Der amazed the audience by rendering
two very fine and difficult duets.
small admission fee was charged
which brought into the treasury about 81
which will be appropriated for the pur-
chase. of pictures and making such Other
improvements as shall make school NE
more attractive and, therefore more con
ducive to the best results which can be
realized in these grades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
Funeral of Mrs. Emily Morrill,.

Tie funeral services of the late Mrs.
Emily Morrill, We're held Wednesday. at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. Frank
Simpson. The services We're conduc-
ted by Rev. Mr.. Andrews of Frankfort.
who spoke tenderly of the life and
character of the deceased, from a text
selected by Mrs. Morrill, many years
ago for this occasion
Mrs. Morrill, had reached the great
age Of IS years and nire months. She
was the daughter Of John and Phoebe
Cunningham of Washington. Very
early in life she united with the Free
Baptist church Of her native town, OF
which her father and mother were
members. Her entire life was that Of
the earnest, loyal Christian. She was
a devoted wife and mother. and a kinl
friend loved and trusted by all who
knew Der.
A husband. now SO years old, and
four children. Addison of Benton; Mrs.
Albert Rowe of Benton: Mrs. Oliver
Sampson of Gardiner: and Mrs. Frank
Simpson of Waterville with whom she
lived and by whom she was tenderly
cared for: also two brothers and one
sister, Charles of Washington. Maine.
John of Elberton. Wash, and Mrs.
Stephen Tracy of Augusta, survive
her.
The floral offerings at the funeral
were profuse and beautiful and
showed the esteem in which the de-
ceased was held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
LADIES OF ST. MARKS
Have a Grand Success With Annual
Sale and Fair.

The ladies of ST. Marks church held
their annual sale ana fair at the alder
mems rooms. Thursday afternoon and
evening. with the happy success which
everyone confidently predicted. The room
was Ornamented simply by the articles
for SALE which were surely ornamental
enough.
The food table was we'll calculated to
make the healthy man hungry. and the
hungry man faint; but it was all there to
be eaten. and eaten it was to all appear
ances; for when the time came, there was
not enough left for a sparrOwS supper
The fancy tables were well worth long
walk simply for the privilege OF behold
ing. All sorts of fancy work. which are
better imagined than described. covered
the different tables with charming effect.
but the table which contained the Mexican
work was certainly remarkable.
l, is safe to state that an equal display
has not been on exhibition IN Waterville
since the Central Maine fair opened its
great exhibition building. The pains
which the ladies of the society have been
taking to make the fair one worthy to
he remembered have proven successful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16

1915. and would therefore have been 30
years of age of he had lived until next
April. He spent much of his time in
that town until Is years ago. when he
came here with his wife, to reside with
his daughter above mentioned. Mrs
Lovejoy died about five years ago and
since that time Mr.. Lovejoy failed
quite rapidly.
During the years he lived in Norway.
he was employed i'm store in that
town, but since coming here he has
been in failing health and was not able
to engage in any hard labor. but al
ways busted himself. doing what he
was able to. for he was an active man.
He was married in 1888 to Miss Har-
ret wilkins of Norway and to this
union. six children We're born. two sur
ViVln2, the daughter. who resides here
and c. f. Lovejoy of Worcester Mass
Mr.. Lovejoy was member of the
18th. Maine Regiment. enlisting in 49,
81, and serving year at Ship Island.
New Orleans. After this time. he was
discharged for disability. He was one
of the Oldest if not the Oldest menu
bers of the George H. Ward Post of
w oiSCStCi. NIdSS.. anu Tie TtHldiI!S VIII
be taken there for interment, and the
Post will have charge of the services
Mr.. Lovejoy was very interesting
and pleasant man to meet and con-
verse with, and his familiar figure will
be much missed. He was a strong Re-
publican and voted at the September
election. He was a Universaist and
member of the church at Norway
and always attended the church here
until he was obliged to stay away on
account of i'll health. He was most
tenderly cared for by the daughter
who gave him every comfort and who
has cheered his declining years by her
acts of kindness and cheerfulness. To
her the sympathy of the community is
extended.
Services will be held at the late home
at o'clock, this afternoon. Rev. J. H.
Peardon, of the Universaiist church,
officiating. after which the remains will
be taken to Worcester, Mass, for in
terment. They will be accompanied by
MIS-. tOltz ---s t--.-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16

The people of Waterville are learn
ing with pleasure that Mrs. Lavinia
Pooler. the widow Of the late Colt
PoOler who was a veteran of the Civil
War, has been granted a widows pen
sion Of S12 per month. This monthly
remittance will, of course, date back to
the time Of Mr.. Pooler's death, which
occurred some time last June. and in
ance which she is to receive until the
time of her death, there will also be
hack payment" OF about so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
SKOWHEGAN.
ENJOYABLE CAMPFIRE
Russell Post Entertains Members Of
Co. e. and Wiides Camp.

One of the most enjoyable campfires
that Russell Post has ever held, oc-
CURED, Wednesday evening, in G. A. RI
hall. Generous delegations were pres
eut from Company e, National Guards,
Wildes Camp, Sons of Veterans. and
the Spanish War veterans, as well as
the majority. of the Post.
A baked bean supper was served at
$50 by the Post, after which pipes were
lighted and informal talking INDUCED
in. Commander James Thompson pre-
siding. Those taking part were Capt. F.
H. Wing, Hon. s. J. Walton, r. n.
Buck, ]. o. Smith, s. F. Emerson. 8.
w. Smith and b. F. Bickford on. the
part of the Post. George w. Cover.
Esq. w. H. Wildes and r. S., Morrill, OF
the Sons Of Veterans; Capt r. c. Dun
lap, Lieut.. Rice and Sergt. Warren OF
Company e. and George d. Arnold.
Hon. 8. J. Walton gave an, interestint
account Of the d1d5cation 0f the An1er-
sonvilIe monument and or his visit I'll
the battleheIdj around C6aftanooss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
NEARLY SEVERED TOE.
But Mr.. Mulliken Pays Little Atten-
ton to the Injury.

Frederick Mulliken of Norridgewock.
was in Waterville on business, Thurs
day While talking with a business
man on the street whom he had come
expressly to see, he incidently men,
toned the fact that three days ago he
had nearly severed his big toe by
striking a piece Of wood with sharp
ak, which started to roll near his foot
after the ak had begun to ascend. The
ak, naturally followed the wood, but
CHANGING. struck his foot with terrific
force and entered the toe between the
second joint. leaving ii all but severed.
Most any other human being would
have gone to hospital and keep them
selves under an anaesthetic until they
were sure of living. but Mr.. Mulliken
was walking about the streets appar-
emily with no special thoughts about
the hereafter and he claims, further
more, that he believes the afflicted
member to fare better for the exercise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16

Skowhegan Sorosis met at the hoSne
Of Mrs. Frank r. Steward on Coburn
avenue. Wednesday evening, and took
up program arranged BY Mrs., y. W.
buchanan. devoted to the study Of
Hawthorne. Mrs. Mabel PhiIbrick pre-
scented a paper on the Life o. Haw-
thorne. and description Of the CEN
tenary recently held In honor Of the Gu-
thor was given In a reading by Hrs.
Buchanan. Mrs. Elizabeth Merlin fe-
viewed The Scarlet Letter." and the
program closed with a contest k5s0~n
as Descriptive Authors" Miss z6fdee
Morrison contributed two delIehtfui
plano solos as the musical feature OF
the afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
John q, Neil,

After weeks Of severe Illness, cuirni-
mating in successive paralytic shocks.
John B. Neil died. early Thursday
morning, at his home on Spring street.
The deceased was born In CornvIle,
June Is. 1875. When a youig man he
made his home for seven years IN this
town with his uncle, John 6. Neil. az
ter which he went to Exeter, Ne,
where he met and married Miss Leah
Ann Elliott. He returned with his fam
lily to Skowhegan in 1882, and for II
years lived at the home OF his cousin,
Mrs. Helen Neil Howard. and carried
on the farm in her interest In 1887, he
bought the White farm where lie had
lived until about two years since. when
he exchanged HIS farm for the home he
had since occupied.
OF large family Of brothers and
sisters. four only are now Giving: Geo.
Neil of Cornville Mrs. Sarah Haynes Of
Exeter. Me-, Joseph Nefl, residing in
Minnesota. and Smith Neil Of Athens
A son. John r. Neil Of this town, and
two daughters. Mrs. Cora Lftchneld OF
North Scituate. Mass. and Mrs. Ed
ward Spear OF Skowhegan. also sur
vive him.
Funeral services will be held. Satur.
day afternoon. from the home OIL
Spring street, and the interment win be
in the family lot in the South cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16

%, an account Of which will be found
among the telegraph items on page l of
this issue.
While a citizen of this city. few years
ago. he was engaged in all Of the social
activities in which as an attractive and
GENIAL young fellow he was prominent
figure. He was also very popular with
the boys of Co. II, of which he was Il
member previous to the disbanding of the
Old organization, being quartermaSter ser
geant OF that company. 1t is thought that
the remains Were taken to his home in
Hermon Pond He was unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
Josiah p. Lovejoy.

Josiah p. Lovejoy. one of Fairfeld's
oldest and most respected citizens,
died at the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
Rose p. Holt. at about 9 O'Clock,
Thursday morning. Mr.. Lovejoy had
been in failing health for number of
years, but had been quite smart until
within day or SO. when he was taken
with sudden i'll turn. and it was re-
allied that he had not the vitality to
Withstand the strain upon him.
Mr.. Lovejoy was born In Norway in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16

Capt. Dunlap spoke Of the trip OF his
company to the maneuvers around
Manassas in the recent war game. The
others dwelt largely on "reminiscences
of the past.
The attendance on the meetings of
Wildes Camp, Sons OF Veterans, has
been discouragingiy small Of late and
one object of the campfire was to de-
wise means to prevent 1t. It was pro-
posed by member Of the Post that the
Post and the Camp hold their meetings
the same evening in different rooms in
tho hall, perform their ritual work and
transact their separate business and
then the two orders throw open their
doors for the social or literary portion
of their program. The plan met with
general favor and the Post extended an
invitation to the younger order to try
this program, Friday evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
uNIVERsAt SORROW
News Of Death Of Harry Hu9nes
at Newport.

-he startling news came TO Wa'er.i'e
unnrsday noon. OF the violent death OF
,,,a ~ her formerly well-known ana
highly respected boys. Harry
Iately OF Hermon Pond At the une q
his death he was in the employ :, s
III G. r. r.. IS brakeman on 4easnt usih
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16

his bed for number of weeks. Mr..
Young came 10 this city two years ago
from South Etna, Me-, and since that
time, has made many friends who re-
greet the serious misfortune of which
he has been the victim.