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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
WOULDN'T MARRY HER NEPHEW

Mrs. Anna Nelson, aged and veal
thy, is a guest at the Hotel Beloit,
New Britain, Conn, awaiting the
arrival of relatives from Chicago,
who are to see that she returns home
in safety. She has $1,000 on her per-
son. II came to new Britain" she
says, Eat the request of man whom
| met in Chicago and with the inten-
ton of becoming his wife, although |
am rs years of age and he is much
younger. When got here l discov-
cred the smooth-tongued stranger
was nephew and that my money
was the consideration. | have re-
fused to become his wife and have
sent to Chicago for friends to take
me home. 1 am too old to travel
alone.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

already had ~ children to care for,
and who forbade the sudden increase.
Trouble arose and the groom went
out into the woodshed, killed a
chicken and daubed blood all over
his neck and pretended to commit
suicide at his fathers feet. The old
man said he could die in his house,
but he couldn't live there, whereup-
on the young man jumped up and
started out to rent a house.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
LOST JOB, Cor HUSBAND

Two weeks ago d. j. Campbell, a
well-known business man of St.
Louis, hired Alice Rawdon as type
writer in his office. After week he
remarked miss Rawdon, while
your work is very satisfactory, |
don't want you to work for me any
longer" Why not?" asked the start
led girl. because I want to work
for you as my wife," retorted David.
and so they We're wed.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
TWENTY CENTS FOR A BRIDE

Elisha Chapman of Cortland, n.
Y, hopes to win a bride by an in
vestment of 20 cents. He recently
advertised for a life partner. A
Chicago bureau saw the ad. and re-
piled that if he would send 20 cents
to pay postage on photographs he
would receive the picture of candi-
date worth $4,000 in cold cash. Eli
sha sent the 20 cents and is watching
the mails.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
BRAIN TAKEN OUT AND FIXED Up

In one of the most remarkable
operations known to surgery, says a
Baltimore special to the World, the
brain of Rev. VIM. A. Stark, pastor
of the Broadway German Methodist
Episcopal church of this city, has
been actually lifted from it's bed and
the roots of certain nerves that had
caused the clergyman excessive neu-
ralgia We're extracted. The patient
is said to have stood the operation
well, and few doubts of his recovery
are entertained. The operation was
performed at the Johns Hopkins hos
pital.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
KIDNAPPED CHILD RESTORED

About q years ago, gypsies stole
little Nina Bruce, four years old from
Mt. Gilead, Ohio. About two years
ago her mother died. Her father adj
vertised for wife. Amy Frantz
answered and came to inspect the
Bruce premises. II was kidnapped
when baby" she accidentally re-
marked. Bruce paled with emotion,
looked into her locket and saw the
picture of his dead wife, as she was
when baby Nina was stolen. The
father clasped his daughter to his
heart.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
MoTHER-1N-LAw's WATERLOO

City Judge Runyon, of Plainfield,
N. j., deviating from the usual
course of magistrates in adjusting
family quarrels, has decided against
the nother-inlaw. Adam Smith
was taken on charge of cruelty, pre-
ferred by Mrs. Margaret Monks, who
accused him of beating her. Smith
averred that his wife was influenced
by her mother to antagonize his rule
in the house. Judge Runyon adyis-
ed Smith to leave the house, and if
his wife chose to stay with her moth
er to forego support.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
NEW BRANCH IN BURGALRY-

Desiring to rid himself of his wife
without the expense of divorce, A.
P. Hart broke into his own house in
Syracuse, n. Y, the other night, and
presenting a revolver at Mrs. Harris
head, told her to get ready for the
tomb. She ducked, tripped the
masked man, held him down and
screamed. Neighbors assisted him
TO the lookup.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

MILWAUKEE undoubtedly had just cause for COM
plant that the itinerary of Prince Henry I'M
wisely arranged in giving longer stop at Chatta-
nooga than at Milwaukee. Lookout mountain,
where the battle above the clouds was fought, is
tolerably interesting but the edifce at the top is
only hotel and not brewery
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

IT will be noticed that whenever the republican
party has succeeded in filling any one branch of the
government service with republicans some member
steps forward and suggests that it be put under
civil service with the proviso that present incum-
bents be not interfered with.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

Miss Marsh of Detroit, Michigan, was one of the
most prominent members of the mothers congress.
1t would have been more than just to the young
lady for the organization to have placed her on the
honorary rather than the active list.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

New Jersey man vowed that he would not mar
ry until he had PAID his fathers debts and his fam
Gee had to wait twenty years for him. Resolves to
wed before paying ones own debts is the more popu-
lar rule and is responsible for many early marriages
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
SNAPPED WIFE FOR PORK

Geo. Rcsengrant, of Wilkesbarrie,
Pa, scld his wife for SO to Raymond
Palmer. Then he invested the So in
fat pig. Rosengrant is suing Palm
mer for restoration of little Hilda
Rosengrant, who was "thrown in as
boot" Palmer is a cousin of Rosen-
grant, and is fighting to keep the
child
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

IT would have been unique and doubtless Il well
come change to Prince Henry had the people of
some city thought of other form of entertain
ment than feeding him.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13
FAKE SUICIDE DIDN'T WORK

James Jameson, jr., of Delaware,
o., recently married a woman sew
eral years his senior, with three
children. He intended taking up
his residence with his father, who
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

There is little hope that the present congress will
do anything toward giving statehood to Oklahoma,
Arizona, and New Mexico. There is an abiding fear
that the territories would go democratic.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

AFTER a careful look at the pictures of the two
women the average man comes to the conclusion
that he would prefer to rescue Nine. Tsilka
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-03-13

The blow could not be aNerted Miss Stone has
contracted to lecture for the Chautauqua societies
next summer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
New IndustrlaI Company.

The Charles X. Munger investment com
pnny IS one Of the latest additions to Hous
toms industrial corporations This com.
pany was chartered a few days ago AND
has at It's head Mr.. Charles II. Munger Of
this city, who has been well known Hgure
Ia the real estate aud brokerage business:
for severnl years past, Mr., Munger nas
found u necessary TO Incorporate for inc
more successful promotion OF oil storB
trades and the hnauclng Of oil companies
and other fiscal associations
In addition 90 men prominent IN local cir
cles the company has connections WIN
Eastern and Northern capitalists who are
also stockholders. The Investment com
pauy will have all the benefits Of mem
bership In the Houston on and stock EX
charge and embraces IRE Insurance, LEM
ing money selling real estate and corpora
ton stocks In the purposes OF its organiza
ton Mir. Munger has unbounded coincidence
10 the future Of oil and other new indus
tries Of South Texas and believes IN open
ing the way for outside capital.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
MANY DON'T KNOW.
Lack OF Right Food Is the Cause of
Sickness.

Lack OF Right Food Is the Cause of
Sickness.
1t is hardly fair to blame the doctor for
not curing his patient when the patient
attempts TO live on food that furnishes
the wrong kind OF nuurshment When
sickness comes on IL Is a pretty good sign
that the food is not keeping the hody 10
There are thousands of cases where n
change Ia food alone has brought the sick
one out into prime condition OF health
As an Illustration. lady In Rlveraide
Cal, says: AFTER ten years OF service ne
q teacher, during which time ] suffered
three or four attacks or La Grippe / Ami.
ly found myself PHYSICAL wreck. Medi-
cal treatment would help my strength ana
vitality temporarily but / would always 20
back
Husband and / moved to California In tho
hopes that this genial cline would restore
me / got better for a little while. but 10
a few months became so weak and debili
tRted that we were In despair
Finally through the influence OF friend
changed my diet and began using Crane.
Nuts and Postum Coffee l used Grape.
Nuts at two Of my meals each day ana
have gained Is pounds In weight and the
increase In strength Is really wonderful
! am back 20 the healthy good feelings
OF my girlhoOd days. | enjoy Postum bet !.
ter than any beverage ] have ever used
MY friends remark on my improved condl.
ton and I am impclled 70 write this leiter
wi,a profound gratitude. hoping that many
others may be Induced 70 go aud do like
Wise have proved that health Is Q
paturaI consequence Of properly scleffed
food Please do not use my name. but /
will be- glad TO reply 10 any inquiries :"
Name furnished BY Postum Co., Datue
Greek, Aich.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Court al liberty.

Liberty, Texas. March 6.-District court
adjourned yesterday. Tho following cases
were the most important disposed OF: Z.
II. Key VS.. David Briggs, land case, YER
diet in favor Of plaintiff; ]. 6. Applewhte
vs. NJ. A. De Blanc. land salt, verdict in
favor Of plaintiff ]. w Caldwell vs.. Bank
Of Louisiana. Mo. land suit, verdict in IA
vor of defendant
The Brooks brothers case, In which they
are charged with killing man at Calves
ton some time ago, was set for trial but
was continued on account Of the absence Of
very Important woman witness.
The case II the State ". wharton
Branch. in which he was charged with
killing w Il. Duncan last March, was tried;
the jury could not agree upon verdict,
and was dismissed,
Judge Hightower adjourned court earlier
than was expected on account OF his fence S
having been burned Mt his home near
Cleveland.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

Episcopal church Rev. G. NJ. Reck with
VIII he here on Saturday.
The ladies Of he Norwood Cemetery as
sociatlon are making preparations to have
wednesday night. March Y. The assocla-
tlon has Kept the cemetery In beautiful
CONDITION since this organization was
formed.
The prohibition question has been AL.
tnied here a great deal for the past few
days, since Franklin we,n dry. A lady
temperance lecturer was IN Hearne yes.
terday looking around ana making arrange.
ments ia visit this place In her work ia
the very near future
Messrs. Erwin Astln and Robert Adams Of
the Brazos bottom came In this morning
on the Henrne aud BrazoS Valley train
MI John Astin spent a few hours here
yesterday transac ing business.
several Henrneites have visited the river
since the warm days have commenced and
enjoyed themselves fishing. Both rivers are
very low aud fish seem 10 bite we'll
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
lnnuest WIlI Re HeLd Omen.

Beaumont, Texas. March THE inquest
into the cause Of the death OF Benjamin
Pearson the man whose body was found
In the Neches river near Old river. and
whose death Is attributed to an organized
gang OF robbers and murderers supposed
10 be operating here. viii not be com
plcted. Justice Edward McCulen, who,
because Of the Illness Of the coroner, is
conducting the inquiry. is trying to probe
the matter to the bottom,
While nothing has developed today 70
throw any additional lieh upon the identity
Of the murderers, the conviction grows that
the work In this case. Ms In that OF at least
two Of the other three hoaters found was
done by bloody gang that robs whoever
& can. aud Kills Whenever It meets with
resistance.
The theory Of suicide In Pearson's case IL
not maintained by any considerable number
OF persons, since the examination OF the
skull by Dr.. Calhoun showNd the particu-
larry brutal nature OF the wounds The
murder theory is accepted as the only ten
able one. and the fact that the body when
found. was SO nearly naked and that no
trace has been found of the fine watch that
Pearson had when last seen, strengthens
the theory OF robbery before murder
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Haskell Happenings.

Haskell Texas. March 6Thc winds con.
tlnuc high Prospect for rain very poor
telegram has been received by his
father that Lee Biycns. medical student
n, louisville KY. is very III with pneu
mOnia.
Christian church Sunday and Sunday night.
The mother Of Rev. Avis Of the BAPTIST
church is visiting him.
+. G. Alexander and $. L. Robertson are
back from Chicago and St Louis, respec'
lively.
Mr.. CaIuth Of Comanche Is here to make
preparation for a nursery 30 supply West
Texas points.
the purpuse of planting trees around the
SQUARE and providing public water.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
The File MEETING al Lookhart.

Lockhart Texas March The largest
congregation that has yet attended the Fife
meeting turned out last night to hear the
ey.ngelst's great discourse on the pre-.
mIlenial coming Of Christ. Tho discourse
was an able md entertaining ono, fun
OF logic and backed w by . multitude of
and texts Although the interest In the
mcatlng seems 10 be undated, the evan.
grlist has announced that it will close sun
day night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
BLACK GUM FoR lies.
Tyler County Wood to Be Tried on a
Western Road.

Tyler County Wood to Be Tried on a
Western Road.
Colmesnell Texas March 6.--There are
quantities OF back gum In this section and
barring an uns iccessful effort TO bring Il
to use as furniture wood several years
ago. no market has been attempted for US
disposition. However. 1t is not to he left
in the forests without another effort TO-
ward It's utility. Mr. a. ID. Wilson has sew
cral carloads Of gum railway ties stacked
on tn Yards here and states thai he has
arranged TO furnish a lot nt them to a
western railroad. II the ties DO not last
well without treatment hey will be given
a dose Of crude oil. which Mr.. Wilson states
is easily administered TO gum timber after
having been seasoned or hln.dried, and
any wood lasts vcl after being saturated
with oil. 1t is his opinion that gum VIII
prove to he a better timber for tie making
than anything else now In use for that
purpose. II his views arc correct In this
there are thousands Of acres OF hardwood
mostly gum in the forests along the river
swamps of East Texas that viii come into
use and give n new impetus to tic making
in this section.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
HEARNE ITEMS.

"o0eTt Astin Wounded With an Ak
r. brown by Negro.
arn'' Texas, March 7.-Mr Bob Astin,
~ .9n,nent planter Of the Brazos bottom,
"a "a oau'y cut In the side today by negro
~ A1 ,nrew an AK at him. The negro made
o. o. ms escape but a posse is in pursuit.
~. srS nave been wired to be on the look.
OUT for the negro.
no s. hev Bishop George Kinsolving Will
~ hearne on Sunday and administer
no'y rite Of confirmation at 81. PhIIp
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR
TWO NEW BUILDINGS.
Inquest Into the Death OF Benjamin Pear
son viii Be Held Open by
the Coroner.

Beaumont. Texas. March "A permit for
the erection Of a two-s'ory and basement
structure to be used by the Armour Pack
ing company as Il packing house and to cost
$4,000. was issued today. The building
will be located on Laurel avenue, in block
80.
Another permit is for twostory brl1k
barracks for the Salvation Army The
building Is to cost 5000, and will be To-
Gated on Wall street The Salvation Army
will use the second floor for worship. and
expects TO lease the first floor to business
firms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Baseball Is a Certainty.

Baumont. Texas, March County Clerk
Lee Blanch0tte has heen formally elected
president Of the Beaumont Baseball club.
and gives out n definite promise that the
great National game will be played in Beau.
mont this year with greater ccat and more
vicious designs on the pennant than ever
before. Finances and enthusiasm have been
pledged in sufficient quantities to make the
team n go; and the prospective completion
proximity to the baseball park Mi the
breasts Of the promoters with r.Iritions
and make their dreams golden. Il. M Pope
Is secretary and ]. Il, Dean Is treasurer
Charlie Webb Is manager and captain and
Ivy Teyts is a prospective pitcher, though
ho has not yet been signed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
SHERMAN PUBLIC BUILDING.
Favorable Report Has Been Ordered by
the Senate Committee.

sherman. Texas, March The people ~
sherman were today much ca,ed upon re-
ceiving message from Washington to the
effect that the senate committee on public
buildings had ordered n favorable report
on the bill for public building az sherman
to cost $4,000 Architect Millgan, under
whose supervision the sanitarium IS to be
erected by TIE Sisterhood Of ST. Vincent
De Paul In sherman, arrived today. Mr..
MiAgan said: "Thc contracts let un TO
the present cover but $1,000 on Monday
the construction company will consider es-
Inmates on lumber. hardware, building mn
tcrlal etc. In addition to tho work GOV
cred ny the ST. 1000. | would say that the
building and grounds will cost $4,000.
Ground will be broken March To-"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Brazoria County Normal.

AnGleton. Texas March THE summef
normal for Brazoria and Galveston counties
vii be held at Alvin. In Brazorla county
this year. the two counties having united
for normal purposes. Adjoining counues
viii likely take part. making this one OF
the largest normals In South Texas IN.
here nnd selected Prof. r. b. HALEY. OF
Tie State normal at Huntsville as conduc.
tor. Superintendent II, g. Shirley OF AVN
ana Superintendent c. D. Jessup OF VI
be selected later
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
YESTERDAYS REGISTRATION.

Six Hundred and Sixty-nine Voters OBJ
tanned Certificates During toe Day.
The number OF registrations yesterday
was go, which Is "a over the same day IA
1900 and ~ over the same day in lsss.
Registrar Grumbach has In his possessions
four or i've registration certificates that
were lost by tho owners. These papers eau
be reclaimed by applying to Mr.. Grumhach.
The following table shows the compare
tive registration for 1895 and 1900 for the
run twenty days and also for thr days that
rcgistrAI ion has boon I'm effect this year:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Eaole Lake News.

Eagle Lake, Texas, March THE large
hotel being built by Mr. w. r Eldrldge,
under contract Of J. II, Meyer. Is about hair
completed. The building when completed
viii cost $1,000 II win have all the mod
ern conyeniences and will be one of the
largest hotels between Houston ana san
Antonio.
Eagle Lake is TO haYe another rice mill.
n Is 10 be located 10 the city limits and
about twothiTds OF the capital subscribed
by Eagle Lake citizens.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
CROWLEY MunlaIoaI Primaries,

Crowley, La, March THE power house
is shut down for repairs and Crowley has
no electric lights
All Interest eenters in the primary beine
held tonight TO select ticket for municlps
Offices The principal candidates FOR mayer
are p j Chappuis and John A. MeAyeal
There VIII be no contest for marshal and
Tux collector. all parties having agreed tf
support James NJ Lyons FOR Tc-election
Ma Serious candidates are named FOR the 20
sitiohs Of the i've aldermen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

their regular meeting tomorrow evening at
s o'clock IN Cnledonnu hnll. Mrs r p.
Shaifcr viii lecture fNm the subject
Tho Glorious Harm ct Life" Mrs p
J.. Noble viii glvr$a.y chIc rcsdlngs ut
the close OF tho Discourse. Seats free and a
cordial welcome 10 ALL AZ D. m Sunday
VIII bo hold aud every member ~ the Hous.
tom SprItuallst society Is requested to be
Drp4puf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

DO not leave hon. on journey without
Il bottle 81 ChRr1beriain's Collie. Cholera
and DiarFhoea Remedy. II Is almost Ger
tsin 10 be needed and can not BE- procured
while you are on board the cars or steam
sbip. lids pleasant. safe and reliable Foi
ts'e by all druggists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

to hrihc an officer on charge Of bur.
Elary he was acquitted
H. IIuhcnhcrg charged with the murdeR
Of william Ball In 1900. was given a change
Of venue TO BeXar county.
Tho state vs.. VIII Danforth for murder
Of Henry II0ncy last December win he
called Friday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Bio Mortnane Filed

Beaumont Texas, March THE Beau
mont Telephone company this afternoon
Med for record a mortgage covering nm Isl
sue OF $4,000 per cent tweuty-year gold
bonds In favor OF the Union Savings Rank
and Trust company as trustee Tho issue
covers the property OF the company I'm the
city OF Beaumont.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
CATHOLIC

Sacred Heart Church Corner Pierce aud
San Iacinto. Fourth SUNDAY In Lent, Lac
tare sunday Low mass with short sermon,
al 1870 "a. M. Catechism 1T $40 a. M
Mceting OF Married Ladies' sodalitv 1T i;an
D. ~. Vcsners, sermen. henedictlon and
answers 10 question nor at 7;45 y, m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

at 7.45 p III. Mass daily at a. m; sat.
urday at 30 a. m Rcy. J =. Nicholson.
rector.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Haus connlu DistrIot conn.

San Marcos, Texas March Elm district
court yesterday Columbus Moore was given
two years IN the penitentIary for attempt