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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-18

Geo. w. Bassett the well-known
Atlantic Coast Line agent in this
city whose disappearance some ten
days ago could not be accounted for
has been located in Atlanta.
Rev. DR.. Honiker received tele-
gram Tuesday noon from his son,
who is a practicing physician in At
lanta, saying that Mr.. Bassett was in
that city, and demented. 1mmedi-
ately upon receipt of this telegram
Mrs. Bassett, accompanied by her
brother-in-law, Hon. S. j. Hilburn,
left for Atlanta, where they will
take Mr.. Bassett in charge, and bring
him home.
Yesterday DR.. Honiker received a
letter from his son which throws
some further light on the subject of
Mr.. Bassett's disappearance. In
this letter to Rev. DIR. Honiker, the
son says:
"Mr. Bassett came to my office
this morning (Tuesday), and from
what | could gather he had been
away from home for several days
and was anxious that his wife should
know about him. He asked me to
have him locked up for fear that he
would do violence to some one, and
to communicate with you so as to
let his wife know his whereabouts.
| telephoned the chief of police, and
Mr.. Bassett is now in good hands
and will be we'll cared for until some
one comes for him. He is evidently
deranged."
Geo. w. Bassett has been railroad
agent at Palatka for the past is
years. He is man who has always
stood high in the community and is
popular with the railway officials.
His management of railway inter-
ests here has been perfect. Mr.. Bas-
sett came to Palatka from Tallahas-
see, his native place.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-18
Temporary Street Improvement.

Capt. Joseph d. Points, council
man from the Third ward, expects to
spring plan of temporary street
improvement at the next regular
meeting of the council. Capt. Points
says that in case the next legislature
passes an enabling act which shall
remove all possibility of objection to
the legality of the recent bond issue,
it is more than likely that the bonds
will still have to be passed upon by
the Supreme Court. This will stave
off the day of their availability as
money until year from next spring,
and that is too long time to think
of letting Lemon street remain in its
present bad condition.
His remedy is to improve the street
surface temporarily with the same
paving material now in use, job
which he thinks can be done for from
$500 to de 81 900. This money would
not all be lost for when the street is
permanently paved the old pave
ment would be utilized for improv-
ing other streets. Capt. Points says
the city has the money, and it is
available for the work.
One thing is certain, the street is
about the toughest roadway propo-
sition in the state.
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Death of Chas. Everett johnson.

Capt. Chas. Everett johnson died
at the residence of his son-in-law T.
b. Anderson, in this city last Friday
noon, September 18th. The imme-
date cause of death was paralysis,
though Capt. Johnson had been ill
with low fever for some three weeks.
Chas Everett. johnson was born in
Farquier county, Virginia, May 18th,
1924. In 1926 his father and mother
with ten children -four boys and six
girls) moved to Florida, settling on a
plantation in Jefferson county, near
Monticello. OF this large family
there is now but one sister, Miss Vir-
ginia, left to mourn his death.
Capt. johnson had been a resident
of Florida for rs years, during all of
which time and up to 1893, when he
came to Palatka to make his home
with his daughter, he had resided in
Jefferson county. He served through
out the entire civil war in the Con-
federate army of Gen Braxton Bragg,
in Gen. j. Patton Anderson's divi-
sion. He entered the army as a pri-
vate in Company E. Third Florida
regiment, and by bravery and con-
captain of his company.
During the four years of his resi-
dence in Palatka Capt. johnson has
been a familiar figure upon our
streets, and the kindly disposed, Iowa
BILE old gentleman had made host
of friends who to-day are sincerely
mourning the loss of companion,
one whose walk and cony ersation
was invariably such as to reflect an
influence for all that is beautiful and
upright in life and which tend to
blessedness in eternity.
The body was taken to Monticello
for interment by the side of his wife
who died some years ago. A daugh-
te', Mrs. Il. B. Anderson, of this city
ard one son, Mr.. Charles Scott John.
so /, are the survivors.
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The Palatka News
and Advertiser
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES,

For United States senator:
STEPHEN II. MALLORY.
For Member Congress-Second Dist:
ROBT. W. DAVIS.
For Comptroller:
A. C. GROOM.
For Secretary of State:
H. CLAY CRAWFORD.
For Justice Supreme Court:
WIN. A. HOOKER.
For Railroad Commissioners:
R. HUDSON BURR
JEFFERSON b. BROWNE.
For State Attorney:
NEIL NJ. ALFRED.
For State Senator 18th Dist;
E. S. GRILL.
For Representatives;
G f. SPRAGUE
JOHN 2. WALL
For County Treasurer:
S. j. X ENNERLY.
For County Tax Collector
A. S. WILLARD.
For County Tax Assessor:
G. f. BULLARD.
For Supervisor of Registrations;
HENS PETERMANN.
For Board Public Instruction:
s. J. HILBURN
L. X. TUCKER
LABAN PRICE.
For County Commissioners:
+. j. FEARNSlDE
JOHN HANCOCK
W. d. ALLEN
j. G. STRICKLAND
T. j. ROGERS,
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FOR SALE.

The house and lot in Block
IS of Palatka. Formerly oc-
cupied by Mr.. Frank Hepburn
and known as the Bungalow.
For terms apply at office of
Henry Strunz.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section s of Chapter
1899 I.apus Of EInrida

Tax Deed Under Section OF chapter
1888, Laws Of Florida
Notice is hereby given that W. S. Mid
dletop, purchaser of Tax Certificate No
1859, dated the Sd day of July D., 1899
has filed said certificate in my office, and
has made application for tax deed to is.
sue In accordance with law. Said GER
tificate embraces the following described
property situated in Putnam County,
Florida, to wit:
Lots l, 2, 8, blk A and lot blk $50
acr 8, Satsuma.
The said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate in
the name of Fla FiranCe Co Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed ac-
cording to law tax deed will issue
thereon on the Goth day of October,
A. D. 1902.
Witness my official signature and 81 al
this the 18th day of September A. D. 1902
tSeall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnam Co Florida
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section of CHAPTER
1888 Laws of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that W. S.
Middleton, purchaser Of T Certificate
No. 1857, dated the Sd day of July, A D,
1899, has filed said certificate in nv
Office, and has made application for tax
deed 10 issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
County, Florida, to wit:
Lots 1, 2. 3. 4 5, 6, Z, s, II, Is. blk S.
Satsuma, 100 acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date Of the Issuance of such certificate
10 the name of Fla. Finance Co. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed a cor
ding to law, tax deed will issue thereon
on the goth day of Oct. A. D. 1902,
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 18th day of September A. d.
1902.
(Seall JOSEPH PRICE.
Clerk Circuit ct Putnam Co. Florida.
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Headquarters Gem City Guards,
Co. d. I'd Bait. I'd Reg, In. F. ST.
PaIatka. Fla, Sept. 18th, 1902.

-PaldUKa, Fla, sept. loGn, I5Uz.
ORDER No. is.
In compliance with General Order
No 8, Tallahassee, Fla, Aug. %,
1902, the members of this command
are hereby ordered to report at their
Armory, Sept. 18th, at 8 O'Clock p.
m, for general inspection. The MEM
bers of this company having in their
possession any State or Government
property including uniforms or parts
of uniforms, guns, equipments, belts,
buckles, caps, leggings, bayonets,
scabbards, gunstraps or other prop
erty will deliver same TO the COM
manding officer on Thursday night,
8 o'clock, Sept. 25th, 1902. This or
der will be strictly enforced and
members held accountable for its
JNo. ID. POINTS,
Capt. Commanding.
r.. f. NECK,
First Sergeant.
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pres CRIPTIoNS
Carefully Compounded

This is an old familiar say.
ing; in fact, it is so old that
some druggists have forgotten
what it means. We have not.
We believe it is the most i'm.
portant thing in our business.
We not only do it carefully,
but we do it quickly.
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A lawn fete viii be given at the
Eville farm, on the shell road, next
Thursday night, Sept. 18th, for bene-
fit of the public bicycle path between
here and Silver Lake. The public Is
invited.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Dee1 Under Section 8 of Chapter
1888 Laws of Florida,

1888 Laws of Florida.
Notice. is hereby given that W. S.
Middleton, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 1897, dated the 3rd day of July, A.
D., 1899, has filed said certificate in my
Office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
county, Florida, to wit:
lots to IL inclusive, blk IS, blks 49,
20, less /, 2 and 10 A. of blk 90, Satsuma.
The said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate in
the name # Fla. Finance Co Unless said
certificate shall be redeemed according
to law, tax deed will issue thereon on the
Goth day Of October A. d. 1902.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 18th day of Sep ember A D. 1902.
TSeall JOSEPH PRICE.
Clerk Circuit Court, Putnam Co. Florida
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
Deed Under Section of Chapter 488s
Laws of Florida.

Laws of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that w. s
Middleton, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No 1858, dated the Sd day July A. D.,
1899, has filed said certificate in my
Office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue In accordance with law
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam
County, Florida to wit:
Blks So, 60, 81. 62--Satsuma, l16 acres.
The said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate
in the name of Fla. Finance Co. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed &C.
cording to law, tax deed will issue there
on on the goth day of October, A. D. 1902,
Witness my official signature AMI seal
this the 18th day of Sept. A. D. 1902
| [Seall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk ct. ct. of Putnam County, Florida.
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The German American Rank, a body corporate,
organized and doing business by virtue OF
the Laws of the SGate of Michigan
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-18
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section s, of Chapter

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Tax Deed Under Section s, of Chapter
1888 Laws of f Orida
Notice is hereby given that W. S. Mid
dleton, purchaser of Tax Certificate
No. 1856, dated the Sd day of July, A. D.
1899, has filed said certificate in my Of
fee, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law,
Said certificate embraces the fol owing
described property situated in Putnam
county, florida, to wit:
ALI blk So, Satsuma.
The said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificate
in the name of Fla. Finance Co. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed ac.
cording to law, tax deed will issue there
on on the Goth day of October, A. D. 1902.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 18th day of Sept. A. D. 1902.
[Seall JOSEPH PRICE,
Clerk ct. OF. of Putnam County, Florida,
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For Sale.

I will sell ever-blooming rose bush
es, plants and shrubs very cheap i
taken at once. Finest varieties of
grated pecan trees, bearing fig and
loquat trees Gold fish % cents eacl .
WALTER THOMAS.
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MALARIA AND
YELLOW JACK
tFrom N. Y. Herald, January "a, lsO2.)


"The widow of DIR. Lazeare, who, in
the employ of the Government, went
to Cuba, was inoculated with Yellow
Fever through mosquito bites, and died,
applied to Congress for relief to-day"
The above tells of the sad culmina-
ton of series of experiments by the
Government, all of which proved con-
clusively that the familiar mosquito is
dangerous vehicle for carrying Ma
laria, "Yellow jack" and other malar-
ial faYers
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Sherif's Sale.

IN CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTH JUDICIAL CIR
CUT IN AND FOR PUTNAM COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
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Racket Store.
100 Lbs. Groceries for 5000

Walter Thomas will sell you fol-
So 100 pounds rice, sugar, bacon,
flour and soap; an averageof &c per
Id. while four of the five articles
are worth more.
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Collins B. Hubbard and George Dingwall, CO.
partners In business under the firm name
of Hubbard n Dingwall
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Committee of Satsuma Heights
Lodge No. So, F. & A. NJ.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
KANSAS POPS
CONFERENCE
PROMINENT LEADERS OF THE
PARTY MEET.
JERRY SIMPSON THERE
He Leads One Wing and Wants
to DiSband and Join the DEM
ocratic Party.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 21.-The fu-
turo Of the PopulisS party in Kan
sas is to be determined by the state
conference in session here today.
Prominent leaders of the party from
all parts of the state are in attend
anee. One wing of the party, led by
Jerry Simpson, Mrs L. Diggs ana
United States Senator Harris, is i'll
favor of disbanding and joining the
Democratic party. The other wing,
led by former Congressman Ridgely
and Chief Justice Doster, wants to
maintain the Populist organization.
The Democratic leaders are making
overtures, promising to give the
Populists liberal representation On
the state ticket to be named at the
Wichita convention in May.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
SOMETHING NOVEL
Has Every One who Will Appear
Before the Prince

New York, Feb. Alt seems as If
every one whose good fortune it will
be to appear before the Prince in my
way, has invented something novel to
attract his royal highness' attention.
Calve, the fmous opera singer, has in
troduced new fad in jewelry in the
form of jeweled hand harne ss.
This remarkable adornment graces
the singers left hand and consists o.
bracelet composed of turquoises,
linked by delicate gold chains to tur-
quoise rings, one on each finger, with
a separate ring on the thumb. Each
ring is set with an immense turquoise
the central one covering the entire
space between the knuckles Tho
harness looks SO heavy that one won
ders how Nine. Calve can use her
hand with grace and freedom. The
effect, however, is remarkably beau
tiful and it is not unlikely that the
fad will be followed by fashionable
New Workers as it meets the require
ments of elegance and extravaganza,
two of the distinguishing features of
the ultra swell set this year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
BASEBALL AT VALE.
The Situation Is Not Altogether
ROSY.

New Haven, Conn.,. Feb. 21.-Ath-
letios at Yale began to look up today
when the candidates for positions on
the Varsity baseball team were called
out. The baseball situation is not al
together rosy, though it expected to
improve as the time for the seasons
opening approaches, A careful can
vass of the university has not brought
to light any remarkably brilliant set OF
of candidates. There is old trouble
over a pither, and the candidates for
the baokstop are none too good. The
remainder of the team excepting short
stop is fair. For the pitchers box
there are at present but two promis-
ing men. They are John Garvan,
who has pitched two years on the VAR
sity, and Joe Patton, the freshman
twirler. The infeld is weak is the
number and strength Of candidates.
The outfleld is stronger, with three
veterans out for places-Barnweu,
Ward and Winslow.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
BIG Y M C A CONVENTION
Delegates From Several States
rleet at Wheeling

Wheeling, W. Va, Feb. 21.-The
annual convention of the Y. NJ. q.
A. of Maryland, the District of Co
lumbia, Virginia and West Virginia,
which was formally opened here yes
terday, commenced its business ses-
sions this morning with an attendance
of delegates ana visitors exceeding all
exepctations. The Rev. George W.
Todd, of Wilmington, Del, presided.
The session was preceded by a Bible
study hour under the leadership Of
Rev. Harris H. Gregg. During the
forenoon tho convention listened to
papers and addresses by Fred S. Good
man Of New York City, j. V, Hamil-
ton Of Washington, D. O., Walter G.
Maxwell of Baltimore and NJ. ".
Rideout of Washington.
W. H. Morris of Baltimore, pre-
sided over the afternoon session and
the speakers included R. E. Weiden-
sail of Chicago, F. L. Willis Of
Omaha and James McConaughy OF
Mortified, Mass
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
GEORGETOWN'S GREAT T1EET
Many Well Athletes will
Participate

Washington, Feb. 21.-Ihe fourth
annual indoor athletic meet of George
town University, to be held tonight in
Convention Hall, promises to be o
great success. Crack athletes from
the athletic organizations of Washing
ton, Baltimore, New York and Phila-
delphia, together with star perform
ers of Columbia, Cornell, Princeton,
Pennsylvania, Notre Dame and other
leading colleges, will be seen NJ their
best
The programme of events is as fol
lows: Fifty ard dash, handicap
220-yard dash, handicap; 440-yard
dash, handicap; one mile run, handi-
cap; 50-yard hurdle, handicap; run
ming high jump, handicap; putting
16-pound shot, handicap; regimental
team race. Collegiate events-50- yard
dash, handicap; 8S0-yard run, relay
races. Scholastic events-50- yard
dash, handicap; 89o-yard run, handi-
cap, relay races.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
SWedeS Go North.

jackson, Miss, Feb. 21.-The city
was crowded yesterday with large
number Of Swedes, who were en-
route to Memphis from Louisville,
where they had been splitting rails
for the past six months. The depot
was filed with these foreigners, who
were unable to speak but a few words
Of English They were oongregated
in the mems waiting room in large
numbers. They came over on the
early A. g. V. train from Shreveport
about fifty in all, and they left on the
north bound Illinois Central for Mem
phls. This is about the third time
that the Swedes have passed through
the city, spending the Gay in Jackson.
Every now and then some land man
brings bunch of them down from the
big Northern cities. They stay about
five months and then return to their
happy homes in the North.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
Election of City Officers.

Yazoo City, Miss, Feb. 21.-The
municipal primary election is being
held today in Yazoo City. Very lit
tie interest is being manifested in the
race, as the only Office for which there
is any contest is that Of Mayor. For
this position, the present incumbent,
Hon. Edward Luke, stands for re-
election, while Hon. 9. J. Burns
contests before the polls his right to
be returned to that office.
For the Office of City Treasury, Mr.
". @. Harlow, the present incumbent,
has no opposition, and will of course,
DO reelected, while the same is true of
Mr.. A. NJ. Holmes, who offers for re-
election for the position of City Tax
Assessor and Collector.
Two Aldermen are to be elected
from each ward.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
TO REBUILD UNIVERSITY
Friends of Wooster Have Been
Raising Funds.

Wooster, O., Feb. 21.-This is CRU
DIAL day for Wooster University and
students and friends OF the institution
are on the qui vive in anticipation OF
the announcement regarding the COM
pletion Of the fund to erect new
buildings to replace those destroyed
by fire last year. Shortly after the
diaster DIR. D. K. Pearsons, the Chi
cago phiIanthropist, offered 800, 900
to the institution on condition that
Wayne county raise $40, 900 and the
synod of Ohio 500, 900. This fund,
under the condition named, must be
completed by six O'Clock this evening.
In order to meet the requirements the
faculty and trustees of the institution
have been working with might and
main during hte last few weeks. All
kinds of entertainments have been CIV
en- in aid Of the fund, special oollec-
tions have been made in the churches
and farmers Of the county have even
contributed loads Of wheat and pro-
duce. Alumni and friends Of the
university in Cleveland, Pittsburg,
Columbus and elsewhere have SUBJ
scribed literally and little fear is felt
concerning the outcome.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
CANNONSBURG'S CENTENNIAL.
The Pennsylvania Town Has an
Eventful History.

Cannonsbnrg, Pa, Feb. 2a.-The
,aople of Cannonshurg today celebrat-
led the Tooth anniversary of the incor-
pc4Atlon of the town into a borough.
One hundred years ago on the site
where now is situated one of the most
thriving towns in this section of Pen
sylvan1a there were but q few small
dwelling houses and in the background
were dense forests still inhabited by
Indians and wild animals. Today busy
manufactures dotthe valleyand around
them has grown busy, bustling COM
munity. The town has had an event.
full history, having been the scene OF
stirring events during the whiskey
rebellion" and otherwise taken part
in affairs of national moment. In
observance of the centennial the
streets today were decorated, business
was suspended and the day was given
over to parades andpublic amusements.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
WAGE SCALE 100 YEARS OLD.
important Anniversary for Or
ganizcd Labor.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 22.-This is
an important anniversary for organic
ed labor in general and for printers in
particular, though it is probable that
the event has been overlooked by the
craft. 1t was just 100 years ago today
that the first wage scale for printers
was adopted in this county, the date
being Feb. 20, 1902, and the place Phil
adelphia. The scale was presented by
the Philadelphia Typographical So
oiety, which at that time numbered AT
members. The scale provided that the
wages of compositors were to be not
less than IS per week, composition,
per /, 900 ems, 25 cents, for type from
BREWER to English. y copy of the
scale is still preserved by Typograph-
ical Union, No. 2, of this city, and
occupies place of honor in the union
headquarters in North Ninth street.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-27
MISSISSIPPI ITEMS.
r2cridiar Bird Tiger.

Meridian, Miss, Feb. Il. blinf
tiger run by Harvey Tucson on fiftl
street ana Fifteenth avenue, was raid
ed about 10 80 o. clock yesterday morn
ing by Officers Monette, EeviI anc
Hogaboom and Hudson and all h.'
whiskey captured.
The police were notified thHt Eud
son was engaged in selling booze az
ain and the detail was sent out thi:
morning to pull the place.
They found Hudson and bis wife at
home and placed him under arrest.
During the excitement Hudson
wife picked up gun and accidentally
shot it off, the ball going through tho
floor. Hudson made no attempt to
resist arrest.
Z search OF the house brought up a
TEN gallon kcg Of booze besides a num-
ber of quart, pint and half pint bottles
filed and ready for sale.
The booze was of q vile quality, but
is said 10 have found a, ready sale,
Hudson having done land-oflice bust
ness il the goods.
An effort is being made by the po-
lice to close up all blind tigers in the
city and enc or two more raids are
being planned.