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October 22, 1902
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Augusta, a rivalry escalates between the colored Congregational Church on Campbell Street and neighbor Sid Walker, a self-proclaimed preacher who disrupts services by preaching loudly from his nearby room, prompting potential police intervention.
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Between a Negro Church and a Negro Street Preacher.
The rivalry between the colored Congregational Church and a negro preacher by the name of Sid Walker, has become so acute that the police are apt to interfere in the near future. The church in question is located some distance on Campbell street. Sid, who says he is simply a man serving God, is really a neighbor of the church. The charge is that every time services or Sunday School is held in the church, Sid, who has a room near, opens up in opposition. Evidently he can out-preach the church people, for they are complaining. The charge is that Sid preaches so loud and hammers the table so industriously that the congregation in the church are forced to suspend. As Sid is a poor hand at quitting, he usually succeeds in putting the church out of business. It is further charged that Sid preaches on these occasions only to oppose the church, and that he rarely ever has a congregation. The police have yet to hear Sid's side of the case. They are also debating how to restore peace, as they know of no law that forbids a man preaching in his own house. Under these circumstances the police are forced to wait for further developments.—Augusta Chronicle.
Between a Negro Church and a Negro Street Preacher.
The rivalry between the colored Congregational Church and a negro preacher by the name of Sid Walker, has become so acute that the police are apt to interfere in the near future. The church in question is located some distance on Campbell street. Sid, who says he is simply a man serving God, is really a neighbor of the church. The charge is that every time services or Sunday School is held in the church, Sid, who has a room near, opens up in opposition. Evidently he can out-preach the church people, for they are complaining. The charge is that Sid preaches so loud and hammers the table so industriously that the congregation in the church are forced to suspend. As Sid is a poor hand at quitting, he usually succeeds in putting the church out of business. It is further charged that Sid preaches on these occasions only to oppose the church, and that he rarely ever has a congregation. The police have yet to hear Sid's side of the case. They are also debating how to restore peace, as they know of no law that forbids a man preaching in his own house. Under these circumstances the police are forced to wait for further developments.—Augusta Chronicle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Church Rivalry
Street Preacher
Sid Walker
Police Intervention
Augusta Chronicle
What entities or persons were involved?
Sid Walker
Where did it happen?
Campbell Street, Augusta
Story Details
Key Persons
Sid Walker
Location
Campbell Street, Augusta
Story Details
Sid Walker disrupts church services by preaching loudly from his nearby room, outlasting the congregation and prompting complaints to police, who debate intervention as no law prohibits preaching at home.