The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-07-24

The Putnam Abstract Office and
the dwelling house next north of it,
on Fourth street opposite the court
house, are being treated to a new
coat of paint, enhancing the appear
ance of both very much.
The West End swimming pool is
becoming the most popular resort in
the city. At almost any hour of the
day, and even late at night, the
plunge of bathers can be heard, and
the small boy, especially, is at the
height of his delight when besporting
in the cool, refreshing waters.
Mrs. H. A. Bulky and Miss Hattie
Bulky have returned to the city after
a very pleasant stay with friends in
Satsuma Heights and Daytona.
Mrs. Bulky was the guest of Mrs. f.
Owens at the former place, while
Miss Hattie was entertained by Mrs.
Howell A. Davis, on the coast.
The Palatka and Fernandina base
ball clubs played a spirited game on
the diamond in this city Wednesday
afternoon, which resulted in shut
out for the visitors. The score was
o. The same teams will contest
again this afternoon, when the Fer
nandina boys will endeavOr to re-
trrieve their losses.
r.. E. Bulky has severed his connec-
ton with Walter Thomas, the Lem
on street grocer, and has accepted
position with the wholesale and re-
tail firm of Gay Brothers. Mr.. Bulky
left Monday morning for DaytOna,
where he will spend short vacation
on the beach before entering upon
the duties of his new position.
The shells which the ladies of the
Fortnightly Club have been expect
ting for some time, have arrived.
The shell will be delivered at so cents
Il load. Those desiring orders will
please leave the same at COch-
rane's book store. Several of our
citizens have already taken advan-
tage of this rare opportunity and are
having sidewalks made in front OF
their property,
On Saturday, July II, the schooner
Hoskins, Capt. Bennett, left Thigh
mans dock loaded with shingles fol
Salisbury, Md. After arriving at
Jacksonville she finished her load
and cleared that port Tuesday, July
10 Last Monday Tilghman q Sons
received word that the Hoskins had
arrived at Chrisfield, Md, that day
making the trip from Jacksonville
to Christfeld, Md, in six days.
The street electric lights did moi
burn Monday and Tuesday nights Of
this week, as the Palatka Gas Light
q Fuel Co. has been repairing its
large engine. The citizens have MOI
been Inconvenience to any extent
us these were moonlight nights, anc
the only loser is the Gas Company
which gets no pay for nights that the
lights do not burn. All lights il
stores and dwellings were kept burn
ing as usual.
The Palatka Fire Department has
an invitation to participate in the
big celebration Miami is to have OF
the 2Sth to 30th inst. Races of vari
ious kinds will form Especial feature
of the occasion, and should the de-
partmcnt decide to accept the invi
tation and send a racing team to the
little southern city, the chances are
even that the boys would get theil
share of glory, prize money anC
every thing else due them.
The Palatka Citizens Band de-
lighted a large assemblage of citizens
last Friday evening at the banc
stand opposite Gay Bros, on Lemon
street. The program consisted Of
some eight selections, which were
rendered in a masterful and pleasing
manner. All who went out to heal
the concert expressed themselves
highly please with the music. The
next concert will be given at the
stand tomorrow (Friday) night.