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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
Death of Miss Ada C. Bulky

After an illness of several months,
Miss Ada c. Bulky died at her home
on Kirby street at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon of tuberculosis. The part
ing took place with all members of
the family present. The end was
peaceful and those who stood by say
that she entered the Valley of the
Shadowland sustained and soothed
by an unfaltering trust in the prom
Use of a blessed Immortality; as ii
she was but crossing the river to rest
in the shade of the trees in land
where God shall wipe away all
tears from their eyes; where there
shall be no more death. neither sor-
row, nor crying, neither shall there
b any more pain
Miss Bulky was a lovable young
lady and her death has not only
caused deep grief in the bereft home,
but genuine sorrow in a very large
circle of friends and acquaintance.
She was born in Laurel, Ind, in
1874, but the greater part of her life
was passed at Nicholasville, KY,
where she passed her school days
and was graduated from the Jessa-
mine Female Institute.
She came to Palatka with her par
ents some 10 years ago and has resi-
ded here continuously since. For
the past several years, and until
failing health compelled her to re-
linquish the work, she was employed
in the dry goods stores of S. f. Bond
and c. Carman.
Miss Bulky was consistent Chris
tian lady, faithful member of St.
James NJ. E. Church, and the MEM
DRY of her beautiful life will ever be
as a benson to the family and all
who knew her intimately.
The funeral occurred from the
house at o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
The service was conducted by her
pastor, Rev. n. IL. Williams. assist
ed by Rev. n. j. Tilghman. The
singing was by the choir of st.
James and the songs such as the de-
ceased had selected as her favorites,
viz. Jesus Pilot Me" Abide with
Me" and Meet Me There" the lat
tor selection being rendered at the
grave.
There was a very large attendance
and the floral tributes were many
and beautiful.
The interment was in the family
lot at West View Cemetery.
A mother, two brothers and three
sisters are the surviving members of
the stricken family and to these the
sympathy of a very extended ac-
craftsmanship is extended.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
Time u CT BUSY.

The first July meeting Of the Board OF
Trade viii be held at the temporary
headquarters in the council chambt +
Ii. xt Wednesday night. 1t is desired
that tn. re snail be full attendance Of
the members.
In the meantime the several commit.
tees OF the board should be getting busy.
Members hould interest themselves to
the extent of getting their committees
together, consulting the charter as to
their several duties and then getting at
them.
There is an impression that there ar
too many committee That is probably
true 1t Is also likely that some of them
will have little to do unless au emergeu-
ey should arise calling for committee
reference.
1t shou d he borne in mind that an.
N mber may offer suggestions in III,
liue of work for the public welfare thrt
could properly co.4e before the board for
It's action.
The Palatka board of trade has already
been a blessing to the city 1t has
brought men together in a common pun
pose for the advancement of the city :
welfare. Public matters have been dis
cussed and this body of men has thrown
the weight Of its influence in favor OF
pr. gress.
Time and experience will soon place
the body in better working order. Al
that is needed is to keep uppermost in
mind that there must be entire harmon
among members for the upbuilding Of
Palatka
The News has had it's attention called
to he fact hat one member OF the boa d
has stated that he would not serve on 4
certain committee with another member.
Tnis is not the right spirit. It's tn,
spirit that has prevented progress in the
past and the very spirit which the Board
of Trade was organized to discourage.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
ID. Il. PnNtnn MarrirS.

David Brown Paxton, the we'll
known independent naval stores Ope-
rator Of Dupont. and "a former citizen
OF this county whose home was in
Crescent City, was united in mar
rage with Miss Mary Elizabeth Price
OF DeLand. at st. Andrews Episcopal
church. East Jacksonville. last Fri
day evening. The ceTmony was per-
Termed by Rev. y. A. Cresser, the
rector, i'll the presence Of only a few
of the friends and relatives of tn
contracting parties.
The-bride is the daughter of the
late Judge John W. Price Of DeLand
She was given away by Col. Egbert
Blythe. vino was an intimate friend
of her father. The bride was hand
somely gowned and presented a most
attractive appearance. She is n
young lady of many accomplish
ments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paxton have gone on
wedding trip to New York by
steamer and will visit Niagara Falls
and Buffalo before returning to
Florida
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26

St. John Baptiste day was cele-
brated bv the Masonic Lodge of Pc
MEL on Wednesday with monster
basket picnic in the oak grove in
front of Masonic hall at that place.
To this picnic everybody was in
vitcd and very nearly everybody at
tended. People began to arrive on
the grounds early in the forenoon
and by eleven o'clock fully 400 PEG
pie were present from all sections o.
the county, including a host from
Palatka.
Ii was one of the most successful
picnic gatherings held in the county
in years, and reflects credit upon tn.
Pine Land lodge of Masons and the
hospitable people of Pencil, particu-
larly the ladies vino made such a
grand dinner possible.
Promptly at 1l:3o the Masonic
lodges participating, including those
from Peniel. Palatka, Buffalo Bluff
and Hollister, formed in procession
at the hall and marched TO the grand
stand in the grove, where Judge
Haskell, as master of ceremonies
called the assembly to order. The
judge made happy speech and put
every body in good humor, after
which he introduced Hon. NJ. l..
Coke, County Judge, who added ma
terially to the good humor in a char
acteristic address.
Hon. Rob't w. Davis was the next
speaker, and the eloquent congress
man didn't do thing but keep a
piling on and heaping up the good
humor until he was interrupted by
providence in the shape Of down
pour of rain. This interruption wa,
taken advantage of by an adjourn
ment for dinner.
The tables were big and all were
loaded. 1t was one of the best picnic
dinners ever provided in the county
The ladies of Pencil can feel proud OF
their aehiey ement The multitud
was filled to the neck. About the
grounds were tanks of ice water. bar
rels of lemonade, plenty of milk and
buttermilk, and tons of watermelons.
and everybody was invited to hell
themselves at any time.
After the dinner the assembly
again gathered around the speakt rs
stand and Judge Davis finished his
speech. He was followed by Rev.
MIR. Malcolm Of Starke.
The picnic ground were not de cert
ed until late in the day. People
hated to leave such good thing as
Peniel Masonic hospitality.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
To CnntInue The business

Mrs. l. VI Meyer has purchased of
the executor Of her husbands estate he
Il thing and gents furnishing business
on Lemon street founded by NJ Loeb
and which, under her late husband, was
brought to he one Of the leading business
houses of Palatka.
Ine bushes will be continued under
the old name Of NJ Meyer.
Mr.. Herbert Crook Of Ocala Las been
engaged "a manager Of the business and
is now in charge. Mr.. Crook is a man
Of large experience in the clothing and
gents furnishing business, having for
many years flied the position Of man
ager for those departments for the Z w,
Agnew Co. at Ocala ac viii bring his
family to Palatka in a short time.
In speaking OF the business Mr. Crook
stated to the News that the store would
soon be filled with an old time Meyer
stock aud thot he proposed to have a
d line of goods that would be a credit to
Palatka
That Mrs. Meyer is to continue the
business will be gratifying news to the
people OF Palatka ond Putnam county.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
A solid Institution.

The Srlden c press Door Co of tails
city which about three years ago was
placed in tn hands of Geo. b selden,
trustee, has passed the period Of its
probation under the trusteesmp and its
properties are again in the hands OF the
COMPANY with Mr. Selden as president,
treasurer aud manager All buslnes iH
the future will be transacted in the name
of the Seldcn Cypress Door Co.
Dur NJ the years of his trusteeshiP
Mr.. selden has paid of all the obIiga-
tions of the company in full, and these,
the News Is crcdibly informed, amounted
to something over $4,000.
At arecent meet ug of the stockholders
the following were elected directors Of
tho company: Geo, B. Selden, A. 4.
Wilson, Mr. Van Wagenep, + Il Wilson,
and f. S. Grill. The directors elected
G o. Il. Selden president aud treasurer.
tn sriden Cypress Duur ca. Is one +
tie sold manuf curing Institutions Of
the statnrthe product of as mandatory
finding a market in all paris of the con .
tr5. Il as been one of the mai a 5
If Pala kl Tor several years, having adj
Ell materially in he distribution Of week
y payments to theIaborirg people # tn"
ivy. It is stated that more nan Sl,Utb
are r,qGired TO meet its weekly pay rolls.
The people Of PaIatka viii gene'ail,
congratulate Mr. Sci leu Oh the great
success Of the business under his liberal
msnage mrnt and be hopeful that his fu-
ture achievements L. ay & g still r. 7.
Speaking for his conn., any Mr. Selden
lad I'VE thank all our friends for their
! loyalty to the trustee during his period
of Infringement. We hope TO warrant a
continuance of this confidence, and thf
solid semb auce in the shape Of bust
ness.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26

Mrs. NJ E. Boyd is visiting in Jack
sonyille.
W. A. Walton returned from Tennessee
on Sunday.
Maj Geo p. Fowler Of Hastings was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Minnie Kupperbusch of Goodall
is visiting relatives here.
Miss Grace Heating of Goodall is visit,
ing Miss Maude Rogero.
Mis- Inez Ford Of Gainesville visited
friends in the city Sunday.
L. W. Moody of OcaIa has accepted a
position with Chris Stanton.
Dave Partin left Sunday morning for
/ Thomasville. Ga, to visit relatives.
Mrs. Mcravlsh and daughter, Miss
Dolly, left for Saginaw, Mich, last
Friday.
/ Congressman Davis will deliver the
Fourth Of July Grafton at DeFuniak
Springs.
The Fine and Dandy Club" held its
first meeting on Friday night at Miss
Merhll's.
Miss Davenport, formerly teacher in
/ the Putnam High School, is whiting the
family Of Dr. f. S. Grill.
Miss Mary Merrill left on Tuesday for
. Burlington, la at which place she will
visit re .arives for the summer.
/ F 5 Hodges and II A. Hodges Of
Jacksonville, and F. J O'Hara of Buffalo
Bluff We're in the city yesterday.
/ Miss Carrie NJ Green who has been
visiting her parents in Vermont writes to
friends in this city that ner father died
on Sunday the nth inst
/ ] Wa ter Hi.liard lie on "Wednesday
for St Louis, Mo, in which city his
brother, Charles NJ billiard, will on Mon.
day be united in marriage with Miss
Rachel McMasters Larimer.
Mrs. L. A. Smith attended the com.
meucement exercises of st. JosePh's
Academy in st. Angus. inc this week
She was accompanied by Miss Minnie
/ Kuppelbusch aud on her return to-day
vas accompanied by Miss Edith kupper.
busch, who has been attending school.
The sermon at st. Mark church next
/ Sunday morning will be on On. The Cos.
pei for the Day." At the evening ser.
vice Rev. MIR. Richey wi have for his
.opic Jesus Christ is passing by
Monday will be St Prter's day and there
will be celebration of the holy com.
mnnton at : o'clock a m.
NJ. S. Brown of jacksonville has leased
II the ore on Lemon street formerly oc-
yupied by Cochraues book store. The
store room will be changed with a new
AID attractive front and on August lst
Mr. Brown will open it with a stock 0.
clothing and gents furnishings. Mr.
Brown was formerly a weIl-known and
successful merchant Of sanford.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
Haughton-DanieI Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Mary Emily
Daniel to Matthew Halves HaughtOn
took place last Tuesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock at st. Johns Episcopal
church, Jacksonville. The bride is
the daughter of the late Colonel and
Mrs. James Jaquelin Daniel, and the
grOomis the auditor and cashier of
the jacksonville d Southwestern
Railroad, and former popular citi-
zen of this city.
The bridal couple left at 1870 the
same evening for brief trip to
Washington and New York, and af-
ter their return will be at home to
their friends at No. 8 East Church
street, Jacksonville.
Among those who attended the
wedding from Palatka Were Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Haughton, Mrs. A. NJ.
Haughton, Mrs. w. j. Vinegar and
Mrs. Parker A. Smith.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
City to Maintain b

The city council R< 49,. 49,. al
session on TuesdaGp.sys,............... n
the purpose of decidN;...... -. .r
or not the city would ma, -. 49,.
bridge which the county Cu&"
sioners have decided to build a& !
the river at this place.
There was but one opinion among
the members. and the question was
speedily settled by the council de-
Gliding to maintain the expense of
the bridge for period of four years.
The citizens are almost unanimous
in approval of the councils action.
The location of the bridge has not
yet been decided. But it will be
built this winter and be ready for use
in the spring.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
IF YOU SEND YOUR CHILD

to US with a prescription, you can
rest assured it will receive the same
careful attention that it would if
you came yourself. We do not be-
lieve in substitution. We believe
in only the best, purest and most
reliable drugs that it is possible to
buy. Our stock is in keeping with
our belief.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
Notice of Meeting.

The Ladies Memorial Society will
meet at Mrs. Gray'S Tuesday, June
Both, at I p. IN. All interested in
West View Cemetery are earnestly
requested to attend this meeting. IS
pecially the old members Of the So
ciety. An election Of officers viii be
held. BY order Of the President.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26
Card of Thanks.

To all of our friends who So willing
~ and generously rendered Us much
valuable assistance during our lat
bereavement We wish to extend most
grateful ami heartfelt thanks. Your
kindness will ever be remembered.
We also desire to thank those who
sent many beautiful floral tributes.
Mrs. II. a. BULKY AND FAMILY.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26

Mrs. Laura Wise and sister, Mrs,
French, of Hastings are here on a
visit to the family Of H. A. Gerber.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-26

Capers King, representing the
Mathushek Piano Mfg Co, is in
town for a day or two. Parties desir-
ing to buy first-class piano either
for cash or on easy terms would do
well TO consult him at once. He is
stopping at the Arlington Hotel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

removal Of said Bryan as executor oi said will or for the revocation of said letters testamentary.
 '2. The appeal comrlained of in said application and complaint is an at tempt to effectuate the attempt of the testator and is in every way consistent with the duties Of said executor and in no way in conflict herewith.
 "3. The allegations of the appica. tion and said complaint contain nc reason why the relief prayed for should be granted.
 "A. No expense can he made bv the said executor and no naT-t of tha estate can he diverted from those claimed ir the application and comnIaint to he en titled to receive it without annroval o1 a court of comnatant jurisdiction.
 "5. The exec1'tor has given srf fcien+ bond conditioned for The faith ful performance of his duties as such executor"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
BENEFITS MUST WAIT.
Application For Bpyan's Re- moval As Executor of Estate.
Postponed Again To-day Until He Re

Postponed Again To-day Until He Re
 turns-His Attorneys Have Filed a
 Demurrer to the Complaint.
 New Haven, Dec 31-Because Will liam ]. Bryan has not returned from Europe. Judge Cleayeland in the plo- bate court today adjourned the hear ing on the application of Mrs Grace Imogene Bennett praying for his re- moval as executor of the P. s. Bennett estate and revocation of the letters testamentary, until January F, at which time MT Bryan's counsel said he will be in New Haven. Counsel for Mrs Bennett were agreeable to the postponement.
 MT Bryan's attorneys then filed a demurrer to the complaint and anpli- cation Of Mrs Bennett. The demurrer Is as follows:
 William J. Bryan, as he Is executor Of the will of Philo s. Bennett de ceased. demurs to the application and comnlaint of Grace Tmogene Bennett et al praying for his removal as such ex- ecrtor and the revocation Of the letters tesfa rentary to him. because:
 st1- The actual things done nv said Bryan referred to in said application and complaint all anpear on record iV1 this court. and as such Of them as are ; f7<f41v 6lleanz fs6s5<s nm {5raff8u am
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
mt Rates Recently Adopted Go Into Effect
 New Years Day.
PERPETUITY OF THE ORDER IS NOW ASSURED.
Grand Lodge Officers Issue Straightforward Statement Concerning the
 Readusment is of interest to Every Member of the Order

a proposition in some form or other for change of rates was not present. ed and more or less discussed. But the growth of the order from ocean to ocean was so rapid, its death rate was so low, its field of operation so appar- ently unlimited that all attempts to put the order upon perpetuating ba- sis were absolutely futile. AS so of- ten happens, unbounded present pros- perity obscured future difficulties
 Before 1895 the dollar assessment be- gan to show the effect of wear The older jurisdictions which had, of course, the greatest number of mem bers in the higher ages were obliged to levy so many assessments that the cost for young members became con- s1derably higher than the graded rates or rival organizations, This condition of affairs led to the appointment of the first beneficial commission. At a meeting of the supreme lodge in June, 1896, the beneficial commission report- ed plan of classified assessments which was adopted and which is the plan now in operation in substantially the entire order. These classified rates are based upon the attained ages of the members and increase as the mefn- ber's age increases. The proceeds of the guaranty fund assessments have been paid to the supreme lodge and d1sbursed to help out those juris lie tions the annual amount of whose death claims exceed the proceeds of twelve beneficiary fund assessments a year. The monthly assessments for $1,OOO benefits are as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
TTM~Tv TOPICS

You will have an opportunity to take advantage of Reid X Hughes bargains until noon tomorrow.
 Read A. F. Cowles' mark down prices on millinery for January. Get first selection.
 J. B. Mullings & Sons store will be closed all day tomorrow. Do your trading to-day.
 The Finnegan-Phillips store will be closed all day tomorrow.
 Mems heavy wool sweaters at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands for 39c Full line mems gloves.
 The Gaffney Jewelry Go does all kinds of repairing on watches, clocks, jewelry, etc.
 Jones, Morgan & Go have a snappy lot of juvenile overcoats at $2.S5 and $3.5O.
 Legs lamb 1Oc pound, round or sirloin steak 12c at Castles Special on pot roasts and boiling beef.
 Miller & Peck expect to do a days work in the morning tomorrow. See prices.
 Time to order your ice cream, fro zen pudding or cherry bisque from Trott's for New Years dinner.
 Can at Harder's and see those suits and overcoats that are going at $9.9S. the regular S15 line. Browns Quickfire charcoal will get your fire up in a short time. Always reliable. Final wind-up sale of match1ess bar gains at Conlon Bros, Scotch and i corded ginghams Sc a yard New England watches for ladies and gentlemen. made in latest designs, for sale by all jewellers. Curran starts off the naw year with an unusual line of houseleepers' bar gains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
CONSTABLE WAS ACQUITTED
Was Charged With Murdering
 City Solicitor Funck.
Dead Mans Body Was Found Hanging
 From a Window Last July-The Constable Was With Him a Short
 Time Before He Was Found.

Lebanon, Pa, Dec 31.-Constable John l.. Fisher was to-day acquitted of the charge of murdering City Solicitor J. Marshall Funck after trial lasting nearly two weeks. .+
 Early in July Funck's body was found hanging from window ledge in his off1ce. It was at first thou ht that Funck had committed suicide, but severe contusions on the back of hts head led the authorities to suspect murder. and Fisher. who admitted heinz in Funck's company short time before the hody was found, was ar rested charged with murder Fishers defense was that Frnck had been drinking hard on the morning on which the latter's hodv was fo,nd and that 1oa was srffering from revnorse heoause of the conviction for mrr1er of David ShaUo whn woe 11arood on the day oA F',rcIy's dea+h. and whom Funck h-d taken an active part in having convict ed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

The beneficial commission called at tention to the fact that the classified plan left deficiency to be provided fo-' inasmuch as there was TO in- crease in the assessment after the member became fifty years of age. and the creation of reserve fund to meet this deficiency was recommended. No action was taken, however, the su- preme lodge evidently thinking that it had accomplished enough reform for one meeting. During the years which followed, while the grand lodges throughout the order were discussins and with more or less hesitancy put ting the classified rates into operation. the supreme lodge committee on vital statistics kept steadily at work gath ering information in preparation for the time when the supreme lodge should take steps to provi9e for the deficiency existing on account of it's failure to provide an adequate reserve fund and to sufficiently increase it's assessment rates for members in the higher ages. At meeting of the su- preme lodge in 1902 a second benefc- ial committee was appointed to exam inc the statistics with a view of ascer- InAAA4uS IAAS ASC0SSiCy TOT any CndnSG of rates, and to report such changes as might be deemed necessary to sup- ply ample funds to meet future liabili- !, ties of the order. l The commission performed the du- ties assigned to them with great thor oughness. A competent corsul ing actuary of unquestioned integrity and ability was employed; the statistics i were carefully compiled: the "A. O. U. W. Table of Mortality" which had been adduced from the statistics of thirteen jurisdictions of the order was properly tested; everything, in fact, was done that needed to be done to aid the supreme lodge in the adoption of adequate assessment rates. The commission reported to the supreme lodge at it's meeting held at St Paul, Minn, last June, and that body unani- mously adopted a classified rate plan of assessments based upon attained ages of the members and increasing | as the members age increases, the monthly assessments for $1,O0O being as follows:
 Ages. Benefcy Ed Gnty Ed. Total
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
MAJEsTIc.s RouGH TRIP.

New York, Dec 31-The White Star steamer Majestic arrived to-day from Liverpool after a stormy trip, in which vi&lent gales and head seas prevailed The ship brought 2.646 sacks Of mall On hoard was Charles Allen, who is wanted at Springfield. III, for a post office robbery. Allen was one of three prisoners who made a sensat tional es- cape from Ludlow street Jail some years ago He Is in the custody of S"o+land Ward de +ective ard E'ward Watts. chief denutv United States mar shal of Springfield III.