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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
Forgot His Own Child.

William Prim, a Cornishman who
LII. d been in America for 20 years and
had "struck it rich" during that
time, was walking nervously about
in railroad station in st. Paul the
! hardship he had succeeded in gath
Cornwall for the wife he had left
there 20 years before.
While.he walked about and waited
for Mrs. Prim, a great broad-shoul-
| dered boy of 20 came into the station
and began to act as if waiting for
someone.
Prim and the boy passed and re-
passed each other until the atten-
tion of each was attracted to the
other. What Prim saw induced hun
to stare at the strapping youngster
every time he passed him. The
young man seemed to be similarly
attracted by the older man, and both
stared.
aft had son." Prim said to him
self, 81 certainly should say that
was the fellow
Finally he went up to the young
man.
Looking for someone, are your"
he asked.
Eyes; looking for my father" said
| the boy.
'sThat SOP" said Prim. well, I'm
looking for my wife, and she ought
to be here"
my Father ought to have been
here some time ago." said the boy.
Would you know him if you saw
him?" asked the man. II don't be-
lieve I'd know my wife. / haven't
seen her for 20 years"
81 should not know my father"
said the boy. 81 never saw him eX-
cept in picture of him that was 20
years old. To tell the truth, YOU
look like that picture"
Heavens and earth, bOy!" said
the man. Il never had a son, but if
| had he'd look just like you, / imag-
ine."
"The man l am looking for is
named Prim." said the boy
Great Scott" exclaimed the man,
William PRINTS my name. Where
do you come from?"
Cornwall, England" said the
boy, land William Prim's the name
of my father"
"See here, youngster," said the
man, where's your mother? With
vou?"
"She's over there" said the boy,
waiting for father"
"Well, you just take me to her."
When the two came in sight of
the woman, who was patiently
waiting, she exclaimed:
"Well, William Prim, it seems to
me you, Lave kept us waiting long
enough"
Hold on" he exclaimed, as she
reached up to kiss HIM. "How
about this boy? Where does he
come in? I never heard of him."
"Will-yum," calculated the wo-
man, "have you forgotten that you
had a month old boy when you left
home? Well, that's just like a
MANI
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
When Grover was in Peril.

A story is going the rounds to the
effect that Grover Cleveland narrow
ly escaped being shot dead one day
during his last term as president.
Cleveland was on hunting eXpe-
dition in the Adirondacks. While
waiting for the dogs to bring a fat
buck deer within gunshot, the CHIEF
executive calmly sat on a log bask-
ing in the sun with the muzzle of his
shotgun resting over against his
heart.
Chick Bruce, who was acting as
guide noted the situation and roared
"YOu - old fool, is that gun load
ed?' to which Grover in very hum
bic manner replied that it was, and
found both barrels at full cock.
"Chick" says that had fatal acct
dent occurred he would undoubtedly
have been hung, as there was no one
around for witness and he and the
president were of opposite political
| parties.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
Mrs, Ole Bulls Kitchen,

The following article is from the
pen of Rev. DR.. d. w. Clark who, be-
ginning with the first issue in January
will have copyrighted articles in this
paper on the International Sunday
school lessons. The article illus
trates DR.. Clark's catchy and inter
esting stylel,
Her kitchen is next the street. 1t
actually flaunts itself upon the elm
shaded avenue. This inverted ar
rangement may have suggested itself
in her studies in sanitary cooking,
in which she is expert. 1t is an evil
dent convenience to the butcher, the
baker, and the Standard Oil man, as
well us to the parsonage whom Il
newly-employed domestic designated
us 1.-The gentleman who calls for the
slops,n One need only go to the
rear-which in this instance is front
to discover an additional advan-
tage. Instead of placing her house
in the middle of the lot, where she
would have neither front nor back
yard to speak of, she has really
ample and secluded lawn. In the
midst of it stands the conservatory,
where her famous Cambridge Con-
ferences are held, in which every
thing in heaven, earth, and the wa
tiers under the earth are discuss ID.
If she "marredn the Cambridge
avenue with her kitchen, she made"
the Commonwealth avenue by her
monument to Ericsson, her hus-
bands fellOw-cOuntryman. This in
dependent woman made the last
decade of Ole Bulls thrillingly
checkered career happy, and then
appreciatingly wrote his life. One
cannot look at the portrait of the
great viClinist hanging in this Nor
wegianly-decOrated house without
seeing generosity and sociability
written upon his singularly open
face. Few people know when pass
ing through that Pennsylvania
town of OleOna that it is named for
its founder, Ole Bull, and was the
scene of his costly and unsuccessful
effort to found colony of NOrweg-
ians. The project was born of his
own bitter experience as a stranger
in foreign land; but in its failure
the earnings of lifetime were con-
sumed. Pathetic interest attaches to
the incident of Ole Bulls bOyhOod,
which he told Lydia Maria Child in
his broken English. On tiptoe, at
midnight, he went over to the box
which contained his first violin. He
said, at was so red, and the pretty
pearl screws did smile at me So"
From just "pinching" the strings he
was tempted to draw the bow, and
from very soft notes to capriccio-
which was brought to sudden stop
by a blow from his unsympathetic
father.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
The Senator Who Knows Form.

New York sports are dead slow
or else they'd go into politics and
seek more liberal laws at the foun-
tainhead of legislation," remarks
the individual of loud voice and I'M
subdued clothes, who studied dope
sheets
"These thoughts" he continued
"are inspired by a letter | have just
received from my old friend Dave
Nelson, who makes book on the
western circuit. The last time | saw
Dave was less than a year ago. He
was standing on the block on the st
Louis meet offering odds in the us
ual way. He's Il versatile chap and
usually filled in his evenings referee
ing prize fight,
but | digress. What l started
out to say was that he's Senator
David Nelson now, having been
elected on the fourth of November
by a large majority of his fellow
citizens in what is known as the Ker-
ry Patch district of st. Louis.
Running Oh the ticket with Dave
was Jim Cronin, who landed one OF
the local judgeships. Never heard
of Jim either? Why Jim is one o.
the most picturesque propositions
that ever promoted a mill or mixed
drink. He graduated from the
board of aldermen two years ago,
and the statute of limitation has
been running ever since. He always
was a lucky dog. Now, there's
what call combination hard to
beat-'Dave' to make the laws and
Jim to interpret them. The bound
less west for me. I've already en-
gagged through sleeper to the fine
old town on the Mississippi by An
massachusetts, brewery plant" -
New York Telegram.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18

Rev. Henry G. Brown, of the Con-
gregational church at Bethel, Ohio
has brought down upon his head a
torrent of indignant denial from the
young members of the congregation
whom he accuses of kissing in the
sanctuary.
Mir. Brown says that for the last
six months young men and women
have been attending church simply
that they might sit together in the
semi-darkness and make love.
"The house of prayer shall not be
desccrated in this manner" he said
''The woman who accepts the kisses
of a dozen men is brazen and un.
womanly, but when she attempts t.
indulge in promiscuous kissing anC
hugging at services held for the pur.
pose of divine worship she is guilty
of a greVious sim"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18

At the approach of and during
winter, the system needs some help
because it will be heavily taxed.
DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic not only
drives out disease, but it gives the
needed strength and vigOr to the
system. You will not suffer with
colds-little or bIg-with La Grippe,
or with Pneumonia, if you take DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic, and use reason
able care and common sense. Get
the genuine with black wrapper.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18

) GleaningS- {
N~~~~~A
Billy's BeeattO0ds.
(BY WILLIE sMARTwEED)

BLESSED is thee mann with would
en- leg, for low, hee haz onely hat az
NANNY places for kOrnz.
BLESSED IL thee mann WHO'D IL inn
Iuv, for awl other kalamities ar them
fOrgottin and az az nothing at anvil.
BLESSED IL thee mann WHO'D il mar
ried. for hee kan alwais find sum-
boldly with whom hee kan kwarrel.
Blessid IL thee mann WHO'D doze
mott smoak, for hee kan spend hiz
mOnny onn sum other vice.
BLESSED IL thee woman WHO'D haZ
lost hur he'd, for shee doze mott mead
a hatt.-ChicagO Chronicle.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
Notice of Dissolution,

Notice is hereby given that the firm of G. A
Powell n Co., is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The business Will hereafter be con.
Quoted by MIR. Nj. A. Wilkinson, who will pay
firm of G. A. Powell X Co. should be paid.
G. A. Pow ELL,
NJ. A. WILKINSON.
Orange Mills, Fla, Dec. 18TH, 1902. dec lSl-t
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18

The Hon. Chas. Dougherty who
represented this district in the con-
gress of the United States some 10
years ago, and who, since his retire
ment, has been living in Georgia,
has returned to Florida and will
make this state his permanent
home 1t is not thought that he has
serious designs on any place politi-
cal
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
Cheap Fares For HOLIDAYS.

Atlantic Coast Line announces sale Of round
trip tickets to all points lSt of the Mississippi
ana south Of the Ohio and Potomac rivers ac-
count Christmas and New Year Holidays, at
one and Oue-third fares for the round trip:
tickets to be sold December 2}rd TO 2jth inclII-
sive, 3Oth and 3lst and January lst 1903 good
to return up to and including January 3rd.
For students, upon presentation and surren-
der Of certificates signed by Superintendenls,
Principals or Presidents Of Educational Instl-
tutions, same rates will be offered, tickets 10
b. sold December 10th TO 22nd inclusive. good
u return up 10 and including January sth,
1903.
Between points, both Of which are in Florida,
tickets will be sold on same dates and with
same limit at rate ONE IRST CLASS FARE
TOR the round trip"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
Notice of Sale of Stock Pledged
as Collateral.

TO james W. W1IsOn:
You will please take notice that will on
saturday, December 9th, 1891, at II o'clock in
the forenoon sell at public auction for cash to
the highest and best bidder, in front of the
Court House door in Palatka, Putnam County
florida, Twenty shares of stock in Etoniah
Canal 4 Drainage Company, of Florahome,
Florida. The said twenty shares Of stock being
pledged as collateral on note for 5000, tht
par value of stock being 800 per share.
FRANK j. FEARNSIDE.
Palatka, Fla, Dec. 18th, 1902. 2t
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1902-12-18
Told of DIR Parker.

On one occasion, just after the
death of his wife, the late DR.. JOS
eph Parker appeared before his con
gregation in the City Temple, Lon
don, England, to announce her de-
parture. He said abruptly:
"Mrs. Parker reached heaven last
night at 8:l5 o'clock!p
Then he went on with his regular
sermon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
Passing Away of Mrs S. PAYNE.

The sudden passing away of Mrs.
Silas Payne with apopleXy on Friday
morning, February I, after a short
illness, was not only shock to her
beloved husband and children, but to
their many friends in this city. The
father and children have the SYM
pathy OF the community in their
bereavement.
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Ellen Ann Cary, was born at Joliet,
ILL.,, on August 9, 1874 She was
married to Silas A. Payne on July II,
1864, at New Rome. Eight children
have resulted from the union, Of
whom five are living, they being
Elmer A. of Babcock, and Roland,
Scott, Lee and Nellie of this city.
There are also four brothers living,
they being John Carey of Chicago
Daniel, William III. and Michael of
this city, and three sisters, Mrs. Ed.
Deyers of Beloit, Mrs. John Mongan
of DeXterville and Mrs. Henry FleWel-
ling of this city.
In the death of Mrs. Payne the old
settlers lose one of their respected
members, who will be greatly missed
at the next gathering. The funeral
service took place from the NJ E.
church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. w. A.
Peterson officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
BARNUM.

Mrs. Dunbar of LeMarS. Iowa, who
has been visiting her daughter Mrs.
Frank Higbee. went to Spring Greek
to visit other friends.
Several farmers from here are haul
ing Early Ohio potatoes 30 Necedah
for 30 cents per bushel.
Martin Anderson spent a few days
with bis parents and other friends
last week.
Rev. Smith closed a series of Revival
meetings last week at Spring Creek.
Farmers Institute to be held at
Spring Creek, next Thursday and
Friday.
L. Finch has ordered a new wind
mill from Montgomery & Ward.
Mrs. O'Dell of Grand Rapids
visited friends here last week.
Good sleighing now nice for moon
light parties TO ride.
Fred Beske's family are quarautineG
for smallpox at New Rome.
School closed in District No. ?, or
account OF smallpox.
Mr.. Neal is staying with his sister
this winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
RUDOLPH.

Miss Beatrice Ratelle opened school
taught last term. She has been
the cause being smallpox in the Dis
trict.
A number of Our young people took
sleigh ride last Saturday to attend
the dance at Mill2dOre and returned
in the Sma Wee hour, leaving two Of
the company behind, we wonder why.
The merry jingle Of sleigh bells has
been heard for the past week and
almost every one is making use of it,
although the Sleighing is not what it
could be.
Miss Marie Ratelle who has been
sewing in your city for the past month
is now at home for a short vacation,
but will soon return and resume her
duties.
Mrs Israel juneau who died at
Hanson was buried here Tuesday a. m.
Services were held at the Catholic
church, Father VanSeyer officiating
Miss Emma Hassel is expected
home the latter part of the weekafter
prolonged visit at Necedah with
relatives and friends.
Miss Rose Ratelle is now enjoying
her vacation at home. She will resume
Der duties again as teacher in her old
school in the Spring.
The Misses Hattie and Laura
Crotteau from Merrill are at home
visiting their parents
Mr.. Tony Keyzer and sister, Mrs
Brady are home from Lake Geneva
for short stay.
The Ball given last Thursday eve.,
turned out successful. Everybody
reported good time.
Mrs. A. Akey has been quite i'll with
heart trouble, but at this writing is
much improved.
Mr.. Israel Marcau intends to move
on his new farm soon, formerly Salem
Gokey'S.
Mr.. Edward Sharkey arrived from
Milwaukee the latter part of the week.
ThOS. Sharkey, who is logging at
Mosinee paid Rudolph visit Sunday.
S. Gokey has sold his place to Eugene
Marsau, consideration S2l0.
Rev. VanSever will hold services
at PittSville next Sunday.
A baby boy arrived in the family of
Ole Olson's this week
W. J. Clam is being kept busy with
his feed mill now days.
Miss Tena Jacobs spent Sunday at
home in Stevens Point.
P. Keller went to Grand Rapids the
first part Of the week.
VIM. Single Of Wausau stopped off
here Saturday.
G. O. Hassel is getting timber for
his new barn.
The dance given in Meyers hall was
a success.
Look for the wedding bells they will
soon ring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that is
the order of a woman's preference.
Jewels form magnet of mighty
power to the average woman. Even
that greatest of all jewels, health, is
often ruined in the strenuous efforts
to make or save the money to purchase
them. If woman will risk her health
to get coveted gem, then let her
fortify herself against the insiduous
consequences of coughs, colds and
bronchial affections by the regular use
of DR.. BoScheo's German syrup. 1t
will promptly arrest consumption in
its early stages and heal the affected
lungs and bronchial tubes and drive
the dread disease from the system. 1t
is not a cure-all, but it is certain
cure for coughs, colds and all bronchial
troubles. You can get DR.. G., G..
Green's reliable remedies at Johnson
& Hill Co. or Wood County Drug Co.
Get Green's special almanac.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS.

The Forum was postponed until Feb
IA. SO those members that wish to can
visit the west side Debating Society
Friday evening, they having prepared
a special program for the occasion.
The class in Psychology finished last
Tuesday and those that wish to teach
can now take up Theory and Art,
while those that do not intend to tie ach
will take up reviews.
The school was called to mourn the
loss of one of it's members of the
Freshmen class. Though being but
a short time in the High school he has
won the respect of his associates
through his gentlemanly manner and
conduct. The school was closed on
Tuesday forenoon and the High school
in body went to the funeral.
The ancient history class have their
final.
The Freshman have begun reading
SilaS Warner.
Lula Taylor. a graduate of 1901 was
a visitor on Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13

Mesdames Anton Karlson and Chris.
consulting a physician. Mrs. Peter
son submitted to an operation on her
throat and nose and is getting along
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Colby have moved
to Stevens Point to live and the house
vacated by them is occupied by Frank
Victor and family.
Miss Anna Granger has been unable
to take charge of her department in
our schools this week on account of
illness.
Miss Rita Cleveland and G. A. Jas
person were guests of the WhittleSey
family at Cranmoor last Sunday.
The Misses Brahamy, Carrier and
Foogman of your city, were guests of
Mrs. w. A. Brazeau on Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Garrison at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Garrison'S
cousin in your city on Tuesday.
We are pleased to note that Mrs.
VIM. Aucutt is recovering from her
recent severe illness.
The Ladies' Aid Society are plan
ming an oyster supper for Thursday
evening.
Miss Laura Martin has been SER
iously i'll but is now improving
Mrs. Jno. LaVigne of Arpin, is visit
ing friends here.
Mrs. VIM. Knight has been very i'll
this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
PLAINFIELD,
(Too late for last week.

The first insurance tax ever paid in
the village of Plainfield was received
this year, as the village has a fire
department the insurance agents are
required by law to pay a tax OF two
per cent. on all premiums paid them
for fire insurance which goes for the
maintenance of the fire department.
The following list shows the taxes
paid by insurance agents. J. W. b.
wee having done the largest amount of
insuring. ]. W. Bovee, s37. 40: Geo. B.
Fox, S28. 10; f. j. Frost, $1,000; L. w.
Chapman, s1.71.
The annual meeting of the Famous
Alliance Association was held last
Friday and the following officers were
elected: President, A. w. McLaugh-
lin: secretary, A. A. Abott; treasurer,
A. j. Steele; directors, J. II. Living
ston, NJ. S. Harris, George Ellis,
Charles Drake and r. D. Sparks.
Mrs. Wager is making arrangements
to connect the two buildings opposite
which is to be used by Max Doenitz,
for farm machinery.
W.. J. Durham who has been con-
fined to the house by sickness several
days, was able to drive to Wautoma
on business Saturday.
Geo. Clary, who has been spending
several months at Brushton, n. Y,
arrived home Thursday.
Jay Bandwell is painting the inside
OF his store this week.
Corbin Clary of Hancock, was in
town Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
Witter House May Change Hands.

1t is reliably reported that c. E..
BlOdgett, of Marshfeld is negotiating
with f. L. Steib & Co. of this city, for
the purchase Of the Witter House.
We understand that they have agreed
on the price, but the question of
possession is still uncertain, as ]. NJ.
Sanderson has the lease of said
property for a period of two years
longer If satisfactory arrangements
can be made as to possession, there is
no doubt but that the deal will go
through. We are glad to know that
Mr. BlOdgett has confidence in the
future growth of Grand Rapids suf
ticieDt TO make a large investment
here If ne buys the Witter House
we are assured that he will not only
enlarge. but make this already popular
hosiery first class in all its appoint
mentS.
Two bars Maple City will do as
much washing as three of any roSin
filled soap, do it. better and easier.
For sale by all grocers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
Society Notices.
The Entire Nous club will NEE
in the NJ. w. ball. Feb. 26.

The Entire Nous club will meet
in the NJ. w. hall, Feb. 26.
The NJ. W. K. club will meet next
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. d.
Witter.
The Travel class will meet next
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. It. A
Lipke.
The ladies' aid society of the First
Congregational Church, west side, will
meet next Wednesday evening with
Mrs. Z. B. RoSsier.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
First Congregational church, east
side, will meet next Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. T. J. Wood.
The East and West Ladies' Aid
Societies of the NJ. E. church will
meet next Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. W. A. Peterson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
National Editorial Convention,

The Executive Committee of the
National Editorial Association met in
the Eastman hotel, Hot Springs,
Arkansas, on Jan. 10th. They decided
on four days meeting at the Hot
Springs. April 10Th to the 10th, as the
place for their annual session, followed
by entertainments, typical Southern
barbecue, visit to Little Rock, st.
Louis, Charleston, S. c., and Washing
ton, D. G. One day will be spent at
st. Louis on the Worlds Fair Grounds
with the managers Of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. This years
meeting in April promises to be as fine
as any yet held.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
Bilious Collie.

1T. Sewer, a carpenter and builder
of Kenton, Tenn, when suffering
intensely from an attack Of bilious
collie. sent to a near by drug store for
something to relieve him. The drug
gist sent him bottle of Chamber
iain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, three doses of which effected
a permanent cure This is the only
remedy that can be depended upon IN
the most severe cases OF colo ana
cholera morbus. Most druggists
know this and recommend it when
such a medicine is called for. For
sale by J. E. DAILY and Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
An Qnnortuniiv.

TO visit Florida during Februae, in
private car at lowest rate offered Tor
the season, going via Louis .e,
Mammoth Cave, Nashville, G =
tanooga and A Atlanta to JacksOny ie,
returning via Savannah, Charlaon
and Washington, making stops at
important points. For further In
formation address J. VI. Turner.
Special Agent, Wis. Cen. Ry., 400
Fast Water ST., Milwaukee, Wis.
9-4w
NJ. a. Bogoger, funeral director and
embalmer: Telephone No. 34S, resi-
dence 29l. Calls attended da or
night, livery In connection. tt