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The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30

The district court has decided that
the appropriation bill as 1t was passed
by the last legislature is invalid as it
was passed in blank form and the
amounts were filled in after the leg
islature had adjourned. The matter
has been carried to the supreme court
and If the decision of the district
court is sustained, an extra session OF
the legislature will undoubtedly be
called to pass q new bill.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30

Read THE Herald for the news.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30
AT the Christian Church.

Large audiences during the week
and the meetings will continue all
next week. Sunday morning at II
o. o'clock, "a soldiers Faith" will be
the memorial subject. Sermon and
meeting at p. m. Sunday evening
at 8, stumbling on Dark Noun
tains." Good singing, short services,
vital themes and a hearty welcome
to all.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30
Hereford and Durham Bulls.

Thave a bunch of registered Here
ford and Durham bulls for sale.
They are 2 and 8 years old, and have
been in the state long enough to be
thoroughly acclimated. They may
be seen Mt the Harp ranch just east
Of town. II. S. HARP.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30
NOTICE.

s To members of Josephine
ssSs,S Rebekah Lodge No. So:
You are requested to be in atten-
dance on Tuesday evening, June End.
Business Of Importance requires the
attendance of all members.
MAMIE NJ. BALL,
Sec. Pro Tenn.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30

An enthusiastic newspaper cores
pondent sends dispatch from Mica
ragla lauding native troops for trav-
cling 800 miles through the swamps
in eight days and then forgets to say
who was chasing them.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30
Church Service.

Episcopal church, morning service
IL O'Clock; evening service 1880.
Sunday school 10 O. clock, a. m.
Choir practice Thursdays at 1880
p. m.
All are cordially invited to attend.
(REv.) d. w. GALWAY,
In Charge.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30
At the M. E. Church.

Morning service II O'Clock.
Evening service 7:45.
Sunday school 10 II. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 7:45.
Choir practice Saturday evening.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend any or all Of these meetings.
The Meeker herald., 1903-05-30
Subscribe for THE HERALD.

Hand made harness and saddles.
All goods guaranteed. Also carry u
full lire Of factory goods. Prices tlie
lowest. Patronize home industries.
HARrKE & SH EEIS.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
The CRESCENT Cry News.

Mrs. s. j. Shaw has laid in u pret-
ty stock of valentines in anticipa-
. ION of Il demand on the part of the
young people generally for making
goo-goo remarks at each other
through the United States mail on
the anniversary of this patron saint
OF vealy lovers. The valentines are
pretty and cheap. 1t
w. Dwight Bcnham returned to
Savannah last Monday. His little
daughter, Gertrude, has made con
siderable improvement lately and
there is now strong hopes of her re-
eovery, Mr.. Benham could not well
remain longer from his work, and his
I presence here could do no good in
the sick room.
Samuel Williams, a Crescent City
colored boy, and son of Sol Will
Jams, was ordained minister at the
colored Baptist church, Pomana, last
Sunday, and The occasion caused
many of his friends in this place to
attend the ceremonies. The young
man isssald to give great promise OF
Christian usefulness.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Oliver Mcdonald
of Paterson. n. j., well known to and
pleasantly remembered by our peo-
pie by reason of former winter sea-
son S spent in Crescent City arrived
on the 10th inst, and are again al
Grove Hall. Mr.. and Mrs. Melon
aid are very popular with the people
of Crescent City and there i, q been
many expressions Of pleasu, It their
return, Mr.. Mcdonald states that
Paterson is arisiIg,~ Phoenix-like,
from its ashes aud will be II more
magnificent city than ever.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
HUNTINGTON,

The Walker Bros. have shipped
nearly one thousand barrels in the
past few days. These barrels 90 to
the south gulf coast, mostly, and are
used for shipping fish to northern
markets.
Mrs. A J. Smith has gone to
Green Cove Springs to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Ira Thomas.
Mrs. Bertha Brown of Georgia
visited her uncle, Arthur Lane a few
days ago.
The people of Huntington general
Iy who attended the Christmas TIRE e
festivities at the hall and who were
so generously remembered by tokens
Of love have, but recently come int
possession of a knowledge of the per-
sOnality of the donors, and their JOY
is greatly enhanced by the knowl-
edge. The bulk of the presents wer,
sent by Mrs. Richard H. Nelson, wife
of the rector of St.Peter's Church
Philadelphia. Mrs. II. X. Morgan
of MOrristOwn, N. J, daughter of th,
late and greatly lamented Mrs. X. b
Huntington, also sent a generou.
check with which to buy presents fol
the tree. knowledge of the kindness
of-the ladies in remembering the PEG.
pie of Huntington at Christmas time
afford pleasure to all. The feeiiIg.
entertained for those guilty of sup
pressing knowledge of the real donors
is anything but complimentary t.
them.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

The lecture by Prof Carson in the
Presbyterian church last Friday
night Was enjoyed by large audi
dience. The professor is u pretty
swift talker but with all his swift
ness of utterance he could scarcely
be expected to treat his theme, 1.-The
CruSades and Their Results salts.
factorily in one lecture. That was
its weakness-it attempted too much
in limited compass. While far
from eloquent, Professor Carson was
interesting and compelled the clos
est attention. His oratoTy is of the
kind taught in the schools, and as
such was probably perfect. But
there was no marked individuality
in his style and much that appeared
mechanical. He "spoke his piece"
and spoke it we'll and those who
heard him felt we'll repaid. If the
lecture shall incite to more gener-
al reading concerning the epochs
touched upon and study of their
results, the professor will have con-
tributed much in the way of benefit
to his hearers. This will be the
great benefit of the lecture course
this winter. 1t will create an appe-
tite for literature and historical read
ing
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
FORT RLuNpER.
How II Was That Uncle sam Bait
1t ON British Soil.

Curious indeed is an American fort
which was built on British soil. How
many can guess what fort it is and
where located? The name is Fort
Montgomery, and the location is ON an
island near the foot of Lake Champlain,
about half mile northeast of Rouse
Point, n. Y.
a short time ago, when travelling in
that part Of the country, saw this fort
and asked the name of 1t. why, that
is Fort Blunder" said my informant.
did you never hear of lt?" | confessed
ignorance, and he explained matters.
1t seems that after the war of 1872
the government of the United States
became convinced that the entrance to
Lake Champaign should be guarded by
a fort strong enough to engage any
British fleet which might attempt tC
force an entrance to the lake and SO
Fort Montgomery was constructed at
cost of nearly 100000. 1t was an
immense fertilization for those days
and was arranged for three tiers of
guns.
Just about the time it was completed
the joint surveyors fixing the line be.
tween the United States and Canada
came along and, after doing good bit
of figuring, announced that Fort Mont
gomcry was on Canadian soil. The
northern boundary of New York state
was the fOrty-Gfth parallel, and this
fort was several hundred yards over
the line. Work on the fort came to an
immediate standstill, and the matter
was made the subject of a special
treaty.
1t was decided that in view of the
fact that the United States had not i'll
tentionally encroached on Canadian soil
the fortytifth parallel should be bent II
little out of its course at this point SC
as to include the fort That is why
the fort Is called Fort Blunder." II
was never armed and has never been
occupied by more than one or two men.
New York Herald.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
siaInese Reporting.

Siamese reporters are not quite sc
deft as our own specimens, says thu
London Globe. but they have fine i'm
IRRESPONSIBLE touch which charms the
faded fancy. Here is an account OF
murder from that happy land:
Shooting outrage! oh, fearful ago
nv! Khoon Tong, one of Phya Song;
staff, was OH a mission to LampOon
and on his return instantly shot deaC
by some miscreants, scoundrels. Oh
untimely death! Oh. fearful! All friends
expressed their morne. The cowardict
dog is still at large. Six soldiers an(
six policemen were at once dispatched
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
Luxurious Train Service.

The ATLANTIC Coast Line announced the
rcsupttun on January 9th of the famous CHI
CAGO- FLORIDA LIMITED TO the West and
Northwest. solid vestIbuled train consist
Ing OF Pullman DrawingTOOm Compartment,
sleeping, Dining and Observation cars
one sleeper Of this train is operated from
Tampa ana attached to the LIMITED at Jack
sonNille, running through to st. Louis without
change.
Tram is operated via. Florida East Coast
Ry, : t. Augustine to Jacksonville; Atlantic
Coast Line to Albany; Central OF Ga. R'y to At
lama; western Atlantic r. r. to ChattanOo-
ga, nashville, Chattanooga " St. Louis R'y. to
Nashville; Louisville Il Nashville r, H. to
Evansville; Evansville. d Terfe Haute r. r. to
Terre Haute; chicago Il Eastern Illinois r. r.
to Chicago.
st. Louis car Is detached at Evansville and
handled by close connecting train to II. Louis.
This train also carries sleeper from Thomas
vile to Louisville, which is detached at Nash
Vile and handled by close connecting traiu to
Louisville.
Leaves Tampa S 05 p m; Lv. st. Angus. inc
500 A M; Lv Jacksonville 9:05 A. NJ: Lv.
Ihomasylle $40 y. NJ; LY. Albany 2:il +. NJ;
Arrive Atlanta :55 t. NJ: Ar Nashville 100 A.
NJ; Ar, Evansville S;15 A NJ; Ar. Chicago 4 100
Z. NJ; Ar 81 Louis 80 2. NJ; Ar Louisville
II 80 NJ.
train o, the highest standard OF eXcell-
ence. For rates, sleeping car reservations and
other Information, see ticket agents, or apply
to Leahy, Division Passenger Agent,
ava nah Ga
Frank Boylston, Commercial Agent, Jack.
sOnyille, Fla
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
Annual Meeting V. |. A.

The annual meeting of the Village
improvement Association was held
in the hall Monday afternoon Janu-
airy 18th. The attendance was good.
The principal business of the meet
ing was the election of officers for
the ensuing year, with the following
result:
Mrs. A. R. Torrey, president; Mrs.
f. S. Crotty LIST vice president; Mrs
Susie d. Ritch, I'd vice president;
Mrs. G. H. Preston, secretary; Mrs.
l.. A. Hurlbut, treasurer.
Mesdames f. NJ. Payson and e. H.
Preston were elected delegates to
the Federation of WOman's clubs,
which meets IN annual session at
Ormond next Wednesday and
Thursday, the 2Sth and 10Th inst.
Considerable interest was manifest
in the following excellent reports:
SECRETARY's REPORT
The year of our Lord 1902 found
the Village Improvement AsSocia-
ton with q paying members enroll
ed. During that year it has held ele-
ven regular, five called and seven OPP
en- meetings. In January the asso-
citation was honored by having as
ms guests the Florida State Fedora
ton of Women's Cubs which met
here for it's annual meeting. These
meetings held Jan. 18th and 30th were
we'll attended and the direct benefit
gained by contact with other club
women and by knowledge of their
work has remained with the associa-
tion through the year. Refreshed and
strengthened by the good things Civ
en- then, the association has endeaN-
ored to take up the various lines de-
cided unOn at these meetings as the
work of the federated clubs for the
wear, 1902. With the work for Social
Purity and the Preservation of Birds
no special committees were appoint
ed but the association has strlven
with its influence, both as an assOcia-
ton and as individuals to help bring
about good results.
The educational committee has
been hampered in many ways in their
efforts but the association has pur-
chased q lot. in desirable location,
for a school cite, and some funds
have been pledged toward a new
school building. In the new line, the
study of household economies,
beginning has been made. The COM
mittee has endeavored to have al
least one paper on some branch OF
its work read at each open meeting
These open meetings, while not
meeting with the support hoped
for. have yet been feature to b.
continued. Much help has been re
ceived from the reciprocity bureau,
Nv which we have gained from 9th
ers studying the same topics rs our
selves. The care of the cemetery
has been continued. The report of
this committee being embodied in
the treasurer's report. will simply.
IN passing on, draw your attention to
the small amount received from To-
owners; out of fifty-five lot-owners
only twelve have paid anything. 1t
is hoped that the association can de-
wise some plan, for better collections
In its own home, the association has
lessened the debt on the hall by rh
payment of fifty dollars, has paid the
interest, tt e taxes aad replaced the
s,eetrlc light in the hall by aaother
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
Personal and Social.
lNANNNNNANNNNNNN,

GANNNA%%A%%%N@%%%S
Frank Brown spent Sunday in
Jacksonville.
Mrs. VIM. Simpson and Miss Ma
mic left for Miami last Friday.
w. b. Maui expects to start for
the lower east coast early next week
Mr.. and Mrs E. G. Hills of Massa-
chusetts, arrived last week and are
gIests at Grove Hall.
The residence of Mr.. r. 5. DeVeau
has recently been painted. 1t is one
of the most attractive homes in the
place.
F. NJ. Payson has recently pur-
chased large amount of cypress
logs which will be cut into lumber
at his mill.
Dan Daniels represented the color
ed Masons of Crescent City at the
Grand Lodge of that order in Gaines
Vile last week.
L. Eaton has decided not to return
to Macon, Ga, for the present, but
will stay here and work. He says
there is going to be some building.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church has ordered a
new carpet for the church and
has nearly enough money to pay for
it. All made by the ladies in socials
and other entertainments.
Hon. J. H. Harp is in Jackson
vile this week in attendance upon
the Grand Lodge of Masons, holding
the proxy of DR.. Sprague, who was
unable to go on account of the coll
dtion of some of his patients.
A. V. Driver has sold half inter-
est in his naval stores business to
b. H. Powell of Georgia. Mr.. Pow
ell with his family will reside at
Shell Bluff, giving Mr. Driver more
time to attend to outside business.
Geo. w. Carpenter of Portchester,
n. Y. who has spent several winters
here and is highly esteemed by our
people, is now at Redlands, Califor-
mia, and will probably not visit Cres-
cent City this season.
Mrs. Or. Sanderson of Milton, VT,
arrived last Friday and is a guest ut
Grove Hall for the winter. Mrs.
Sanderson spent last winter here and
her return is the occasion of much
joy to her many friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Samos, who recent
ly purchased the property of Mrs. G..
Smith mile southwest OF town, eX-
poets soon to build neat cottage.
She has been getting figures from con
tractors and will probably award the
contract in few days.
The 9. H. Preston Co.'S cypress
tank factory has been unable to start
up owing to delay in getting certain
needed material. This has now been
remedied and the song of the buzz
saw will soon be heard in the upper
part of the town.
Mrs. S. B. Shaw has purchased the
business building at the southeast
corner of Central ave. and Park
street of VIM. Simpson. Mrs. Shaw
will put the building in thorough r.
pair prior to occupying it with. her
dry goods and millinery stock.
The Carrier boys shipped IS boxes
OF oranges and tangerines by Mon
days boat. These young men have
been among the principal shippers
this season. Their grove properties
also give promise of large yield
next year.
Albert Lounds, our cadet represen-
tative at the South Florida Military
Institute, Barlow has recently, been
promoted from private to the posi-
ton of corporal bugler. Albert will
now be perfectly justified in blowing
bis own horn,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
Rev. CARLISLE p. B. MARTIN, LII. D.

Waverly, Texas, writes: "Of moro
ing. when first rising, l often find a
troublesome collection Of phlegm, which
produces cough, and is very hard to
dislodge, but very small quantity OF
Billiards. Horehound Syrup will ct once
dlslodge It, and the trouble is over.
know Of no medicine that is rqua' to it,
and it is SO pleasant to take. can most
cordially recommend 1t to all persons,
needing q medicine for throat or lung
troubles" Price 25c, 500 aud sl.0O at
Alderman 4 Stewards Palaeka; and
Lounds' drug store, Crescent City,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
BEST EMINENT ON EARTH.

Henry D. Baldwin, Supt. City Water
works, Shulsburg, Wis, writes: II
have tried many kinds Of iniment, but
have never received much benefit until !
used Billiards. Snow Linlment for rheu
matism and pains. think it the besr
liniment on earth 25c, Soc and 81 90 a,
Alderman q Stewart, Palatka, am
Iounds' Crescent City.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23
All or None.

Busy Merchant-Well, sir, what do
you want?
Timid Youth-Y-your daughters hand.
Busy Merchant-Can't give it to you,
sir. Either take her entire or leave her.
We are not doing an installment bust.
neSs.-Chicago News.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Cease to be simple, if at all prolonged
Ihe safest way is to put them aside al
he very beginning Billiards. Hore.
hound Syrup stops cold and removes
he cause of colus 25c. soc and 81 90
Alderman q Stewards, Palatka, anC
Lounds' drug store, Crescent City.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

A Chicago man has produced the the.
DRY that Venus de Milo never wore
corstts becaus" she had no arms and
c0uiIn't possibly have hooked them to-.
get ar
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What 1t Was Like.

Miss Bostonwick-Did you go to the
Wagner concert?
Mr.. Poker did.
Miss B.-What was it like?
Mr.. P.--Like Browning set to music.
Town and Country.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Sam-Did de pawson tell his flock dat
st. Peter would give dem each hahpi
Rcmus-No; he Enew bettah. HI
tole dem dat st. Peer would give dem
each banjo.-Philadelphia Record.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

and better arrangement of burners.
In this last work material aid was
given by Messrs. T. VI. Payson. G.. II
Preston and 5. NJ. LnBree. Looking
back over the years work and its re-
suits as hastily summed up a feeling
~ satisfaction remains. The WORK
has been hard and uphill, the results
but a tithe of what was hoped for.
Yet, despising not the day of small
things, We shall press on toward the
ends desired. With the knowledge
gained from the mistakes of the las,
year, we hope TODD our work with
fresh zeal in the coming one, remem-
beripg that ''the goal is to him who
strives Alright forgetting self"
ADDIE r. ToRREY,
Acting Secretary
TREASURES ANNUAL REPORT.
GENERAL FUND-RECE1PTs.
Bal Jan. ID, 1902 IS IS 50
Annual dues. ...... 10 90 l
Entertainments 49,. 63 II
Hall and piano rent. II so
Donations. federation 81 % $l55 G.
DISBURSEMENTS.
Exp. of federation. s 81 so
- hall a grounds - 81
Federation dues $50. 2 90
Economic dues ....... W
Exp open meetings 2 80
Paid on note .. ..... 50 90
Improvements in hall Ii 90
Taxes, V | A property / q
Interest on debt $780,. 3 80 $l445 IS
Balance All 10
CEMETERY FUND.-RECEIPTS.
Bal. Treas. Jan. ID, 'O2 40
Annual dues ....... 7 % s 8 Sc.
DISBURSEMENT
Cleaning cemetery. $ 30
Balance............. So 81
SCHOOL FUND.-RECEIPTs
entertainments. .,..$ 81 90
Donations ........... II 90
q" V | A Grn'l. fund % $55 80
|. DISBUHSENi ENTS.
Taxes Oh school lot ID. IS
Paid for school lot. 80 II
Recording deed and
regist ering -........ 30
Work on school lot ...$ 50 $55 81
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Wife, wonder how you can look
me in the face.
Husband-Oh, n man can get used tc
anything.-New York Times.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

Parties in Crescent City desiring to sub
scribe for this paper or wishing to renew
their subscriptions thereto, may leave their
names and money with Mr.. T.. ID. Lounds at
the postoffice who is our authorized agent.
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Administrators Notice.

Six months after date, to wit: ON It'll day of
May, A. ID 1913, or as soon thereafter as can
be heard, | will file with the County Judge of
putnam County, Florida, my final accounts
and vouchers, as the administrator of the
estate VIM. L. Mcleod, late of said County
deceased, and a k to b, discharged from the
further administration of said estate.
This 18th day of November, A. d. 1902.
j. + LANE,
Administrator.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1903-01-23

It's easier to explain your nelghbor's
failure than your own misdirected eff.
forts.-ChicHgo News.
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For Sale by Ackerman & Sts Wa. /.

CRESCENT CITY TEMPERATE FOR THE
WEEK ENDING JANUARY 10, l9J3,-E. d.
WILLIAMS, OBSERVER.
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CEMETERY FUND.-RECEIPTs.
Bal. Treas. Jan. 49, O2. 40
Annual dues ....... 725 s 8 6j
DISBURSEM ENTS.
Cleaning cemetery. $ 30
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30

and he has welded
so great an influence there that it had
never occurred to anybody outside the
department that he would have any
other detail before his retirement, which
comes now in about three years.
But the creation of the general staff
has established q new order of things.
The ONCE Of adjutant general is no long
er the place of power it became during
the period when the absurd fiction was
maintained of a commanding general
with ample title and no prerogative.
The chief of staff under the new system
becomes the guiding force of the mill
tary establishment, ind Lieut. Gen:
Young, thechief of stan, has taken the
room so long occupied by Corbin imme-
lately adjoining that Of the secretary
Of war. ...4..
There is really very little for the ad-
jutant general to do. He has become in
effect the adjutant to the chief Of stan,
and Corbin is altogether too big man,
and has been the real thing in the army
too long. to adjust himself gracefully to
such an arrangement. SO, with the
hearty acquiescence Of Gen. Young, who
is close and loyal friend, Corbin leaves
the department to accept the most i'm
portant subordinate command.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30

Rosy-cheeked girls as emissaries to
educate the people of the southwest
to the use of beet sugar instead Of
cane is the scheme of Henry T. OK
nard, the California sugar king, and
he started a dozen of them out the
other day. In Southern California,
the heart Of the beet sugar industry,
thousand pounds of the cane product
to a hundred of the beet is used, and
Mr.. Oxnard proposes by his unique
plan to change radically this state O.:
affairs. A house-to-house canvass will
be made.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-10-30

Decidedly queer objects have led
London hired girls to rob their
mistresses of late, the quaintest being
that of damsel of IS, who stole
$3.50 in order to get Bible. The
girl had "gone in" for the Bible, which
was an especially luxurious one, is
stallment plan. She was to pay $3.50
a month and had done so twice:
When the time came to pay the third
installment, however, the slavey found
herself short, so. rather than lose the
Book Of Holy Writ, she stole half of q
sovereign out of her mistress desk. T.,