davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24
SAM MbTEO,
LOCATION. ATTRACTIONS, ADvAN.
TAcEs.
lnidfnaslon Tor the vlspOr Or Home
seeker


uatod on the east bank OF the ST.
Johns River, and 90 feet above 1t.
1ho highest point in Florida. east OF
The ST. johns liver. which Is one-half
mile wide at this point.
Five miles from Palatka. our county
0eat, (city OF 10000. rs miles from
Dt Augustine and about rs miles
from Jacksonville.
The terminus Of a branch OF tho
Florida East Coast Railway. The de-
pot being three-quarters OF a mi.e
from the river wharf.
Advantages and Attractions
San Mateo has good shelled roads
and miles OF hard sidewalks. Beauti-
fnI wateroaks line both sides Of
streets. and meet overhead In many
places.
Two churches, public and private
schools, telegraph, telephone, express,
money order postofIice, three mails
daily, meat market. two general
stores, who take orders anu deliver
goods at your door. weekly parer.
The place is incorporated, but no
town taxes have been collected for
over ten years; the many public Inn
provements are made by the push and
generosity of the citizens and pulling
together The state and county taxes
are about 20 mills ON about one-third
valuation.
Good hunting and fishing. deer. tur-
key, ducks and quail, black bass and
other Florida fresh water fish.
Good boarding house, Byrlyn Place
open winters; rates eight to ten dol
lars per week; s2.00 day.
Six thousand people went through
the San Mateo Fruit Company's grove
here last season.
One of the best advantages San
Mateo enjoys is transportation; being
on both river and rail is an advantage
that few Florida points enjoy. The
past season, for instance, railroads
and terminals at Jacksonville were
more than congested and fruit ship
ped from points down the central
part Of the state was, in some cases,
three weeks getting to Jacksonville,
en- route to northern markets, and
did not bring enough to pay freight,
while San Mateo shippers. at same
time. would ship from here one day
and have fruit go out OF Jacksonville
on the Clyde ship the noxt. This lit
tie matter this season alone was
worth thousands OF dollars to the San
Nateo growers and the homeseekeI
viii do wei to bear In mind trans
portation and cheap rates that come
with competition, in selecting a Flor
ida location.
The population is about $50, wht
came mostly from the northern states
Az class they are men OF means
progressive and socIable. Have BED
ter class OF homes than can be foun,
IN any place in the south OF It's size
The buildings kept painted an'
grounds In good order.
HeaIthfuIness.
On account OF It's high altitude
there IL no healthier spot IN Florid
fer ali the year round or for the wiz
ter visitors. For those who come I
Florida ON account of health. man
md this higher altitude. dry an
bhlmy air is better than the lowel
more harsh air found In salt waite
sections.
Buslness.f
The principle business Is orang
erowing. some 400 acres In grove
arc here. and as THIS proves prom
able. there Is NOD much attention pal
other crops. although there are som
saeplebles grown for shipmen' an
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24
FOUND.

One Of the best houses to handle
shipments of oranges and vegetables.
Write them today. They are
HEWITT & COMPANY,
10 East Camden St. baltimore. Md
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-04-24
Buslness.

The principle business Is orange
growing. some 400 acres In groves
Aro here. and as THIS proves profit
able. there Is not much attention paid
other crops. although there are some
p.1plebles grown for alignment and
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01
vO11rH TOOK MONEY TO BUY
Y. Ft)OTRALL AND SWEETS. @

Earl Kay, eighty ear-oid son of Mr..
and Mrs. s. Kay, was taken before
Judge Of Probate E. F. Shaw last
Friday to answer to the complaint of
Landlord Schwalier Of the American
House, VINO charged the youth with
having stolen 81 cash from an
umbrella rack in the hotel. Fhe lad
acknowledged, having taken the
money. stating that he had spent it
for football and confectionery.
The Judge sent the boy to school, after
instructng him to appear in probate
court with his father on the following
day. Saturday the matter was settled
by .the youths father paying to
Landlord Schwaller the amount taken
by his son. The father became aware
for the first time of the short comlngs
OF his son, and intends to see that
the son does not repeat his misdeed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01
Could !. Not /! -.
-. ~. Bend. Over
D. do any work, back 90 bad with kld-
n0y disease--cured by. DR.. a. w.
i@wn C*AsE's KIDNEY AND !

~ 20 any WoeK, pack % bad with KID.
nsy dlsease-cured by. DR.. a. W.
i%ctn C3&sE'S KIDNEY AND
Ant. LIVER PILLS No.
By the back you learn the! condition
Pains in {hee back, backache, sore
back, weak back-all tell of deranged
kidneys.
Cure is most promptly and most GER
tainly obtained by using Dr.. A. W.
Chase g Kidney and Liver Pills, because
this treatment also regulates and
invigorates the. action of the liver and
bowels as well as the kidneys, thereby
thoroughly cleansing the flteriag and
excretory systems. ,.sg q,
MI. Walter Lufkin, r. F. D. No. /,
Berkey, Ohio, writes: IT wish to say
that about year ago I began using
DR.. A. w. Chase IS Kidney and Liver
Pills for backache and kidney disease.
T could not.stoop over to do anything
and could not work. As the result Of
using this treatment I can now work all
right and have been entirely cured Of
the dreadful backache.'
One pill a dose, IS cents box. All
dealers or DR.. A.. w. Chase Medicine
Co., Buffalo, N. =.
For sale by .. p. Brown, Duggist
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

Representative John G. Lennon of
the forty first district and Representa-.
tive Elmer King of this district are
mentioned as candidates for speaker
ship of the house by George F.
Authler In the Minneapolis Tribune.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01
PAPERING DAMP WALLS.

When a wall is found to be too damp
to retain wall PAPER. prepare coating
of the following ingredients: A
quarter Of a pound of shellac and
a quart of naptha. Brush this over
the damp spots, and when 1t dries the
wall will be found to be impervious
to moisture from the other side. You
will find that golden grain belt beer is
an excellent autumn beverage. See
that you have a case on hand. Order
of your nearest dealer or be supplied
by +. s. Taner, Little Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01
THE TERMS AND CON.
y DlTIoNS

upon which we loan money on real
estate are extremely favorable to the
borrower. - 81 I,
Payments which lessen the interest
in proportion accepted cheerfully.
We have large amount Of money at
present to place on good farm security.
Be sure and see Us If you intend
making a lnan. 5ssis,;
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
( Little Falls, MINI.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

6ef school near swan vsiIio Stlape latter
part Is last week Tor q VISIT &C hers
home. 81 81 sri
I. Gottst ein was .. busi mess visitor IN 1
Mime apolis last Friday.
Miss Minnie Ferrell returned last
Friday from q VISIT IN Minneapolis.
Mrs. u. B. McCord of Koseburg.
Ore, formerly MISS Grace Mahan,
departed for her home Saturday, after
a visit here as the guest Of friends.
VIM. Stillwell went to Detroit the
latter part Of last week, after a visit
here with friends #57
Mrs. a. e. Wheeler and daughter
departed for Harvey, N. D., Monday
for visit
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Riihard. who were
visiting IN Sank Centre as guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Myott, returned
Monday. Fl.
Miss Anna Latten departed Mon.
day on a trip to Madison, Wis.
Miss Blanche Calhoun of Grey
Eagle returned home Monday, after q
visit with friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Renick returned
Monday from a visit to the Renick
farm in Bellevue.
visiting IN Brainerd, returned Satur-
day.
Deputy U. S. Marshal H. A. Rider
was business visitor in the northern
part of the state the first of the week.
Il. l.. Nichols was business visitor
in Randall Monday.
81. w. Venners departed Sunday for
two weeks visit in the West, visit
ing a brother in Missoula, Mont,
while on this trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Farnsley of
Omaha and Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Turner
ana son, who were enjoying an outing
at Birch lake, returned Monday
E. W. Collins was down from the
Lake of the Woods the first of the
week, attending to business matters.
9. A. Anderson of Erhard, MINI,
who has accepted position in the W.
H. Ryan hardware store, returned
home Monday, after a trip here, to
prepare his household goods for
shipment here.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Krop and family
were up from st. Cloud by automobile
Sunday, visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
John yertin.
E. A. Hall departed Saturday for
Chicago, where he completes his
studies in the veterinary college, and
was joined in Minneapolis by Mrs.
Hall.
Mrs. M. v. Wetzel ana children
were to Saltwater visiting with rela.
tlves this week. r.- - --1
Judge M. D. Taylor and Court
Stenographer P. M. Woodward came
up from st. Cloud Monday.
Mrs: G.. Crest left Saturday for a
visit in Minneapolis. - -.
Mrs. Jacob Lauerman OF Akeley,
who was visiting here with her son.
Leo. j. Lauerman, returned. Monday.
Rev. W. Fl. Farrell of Wadena,
formerly of this city, visited here
Monday.
Dan Mcleod returned the first of the
week from an over Sunday visit IN
Minneapolis.
Edward Ludewig made business
trip t!: to Staples pie! and Altkin the first Of
W.. H. Josiin Of RichIand Center
visited here and in Royalton this
week. N
Rev. W. Fl. North returned Monday
frem Elm Dale, where he preached
Sunday evening at the Slavic Con-
gregational church.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. :...Meining..and
daughter, who were j. visiting. in
Duluth, returned Monday. - 80
Rev. c. NJ. Hallanger returned from
Burtrum Monday.
Adam Shea visited relatlvesI IN
Royatton the first of the week. -
Rev. L. c. Mcbride left Monday for
weeks visit with his family in
Duluth. -
Jos. Gendron and z. N. Barnes, who
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01
70 SURVEY MINNESOTA RIVERS

10 SURVEY MINNESOTA RIVERS
Bralnerd Dispatch: In order to
secure data for the uses of the govern
ment and others as to the available
water power, the government has
started a system of surveys of the
rivers of Minnesota. The work COM
menced on the Rum river and will
comprise a thorough survey of the
stream from its mouth at Mile Laos.
Measurements of the flow Of the river
will be taken morning and evening for
seven years and records made Of the
flow. The survey IS under the dlrec.
tion of Robert Follansbee, of st. Paul,
of the United States Geological survey.
Four surveyors have been appointed
at Anoka to take the daily flow of the
water.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

Fire. the origin of which Is not
known, destroyed the agricultural
implement warehouse of Hessel Bros.
and the Monarch elevator of Brainerd
Thursday evening of last week, caus-
ing a loss of 81, 900 and 700 bushels
each of wheat and rye. The grain was
fully covered by insurance, blanket
insuarce on elevator, and 81, 200 in
suance on warehouse and stock.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

The voters of B1ainerd decided by q
vote of 664 to 81 that the city of
Brainerd issue bonds tor $57, 900 for
the purpose of purchasing the plant Of
the Minnesota Water works company,
which furnishes water for domestic
use and fire proptectlon for that city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01
REV. BILLIG TO LECTURE HERE
MONDAY.

A lecture will be delivered by Rev.
G. A. Billig at the Congregational
church on the evening of Monday,
October 4. for the benefit of the Con-
gregatlonal church, the subject of the
lecture being his European tour.
Fine scenes to illustrate his lecture
Will be thrown on a screen with a
Refectograph. On his recent trip
aboard Rev. Billing has visited the
larger cities of England, France,
Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
where he studied.
The attendance IS expected to be
large. as many will be eager to hear
Mr.. Billlg tell Of his European trip.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

W. F. Mcintosh, former resident
of this county. who IS doing time in
the Montana state prison., has sent a
hand made riding bride of colored
horse.hair to the clerk Of court, ask
ing him to dispose OF 1t for him. It is
some of his own work.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Hoblit, who
have made their home here for several
years past, departed Monday fol
Silvertown, Ore, where they will
make their future home. While re.
GREETING their departure their many
friends will wish them every success
in their new location.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

While in the city the latter part Of
last week u. Campbell of Culdrum was
taken suddenly i'll and was taken TO
the home of E. S. Brown, where he
recovered.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

A large number of farmers came in
the city last Saturday to market farm
produce, it being the last Saturday of
the month. market-day. Several
wagon loads of cabbages was among
the produce marketed, and we're fine
heads of this popular vegetable.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

Officers were elected as follows at a
meeting of the B. b. s. society at the
evening of last week: Miss Elma
Burkei, president; Miss Odlle Heroux,
secretary ;and Miss Josephine Artlnow-
ski, treasurer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

, =. A number of ladies were entertained
at 500 at the home of Mrs. a. E..
White last Friday afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

While awaiting for the gates of the
Broadway railroad crossing to 90 up,
the horse of the rig driven by Rev. A.
j. Moncol, pastor of the Slavic
congregational church of Elm Dale,
became frightened BY the footing Of
an engine last Friday morning and
upset the rig, causing damage to both
rig and harness. The occupants Of the
rig were also given d bad shakenp.
Ed. Plooof and Edward Berg re-
turned Saturday from Pequot. where
they played in the points for the
village team "a its game with the
team from Pine River and Ely,
winning their game by the score of 8
to l.. Ploof allowed but three hits and
struck out twelve men, while Berg's
work behind the bat was MP to Its
usual standard, he allowing no one to-
purloin a sack on him. l,.* /
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

'FIas imam Falls Aslssp Near
vatab and Receives
Fatal Injuries

Pat Ryan died Saturday evening
at Z o'clock at the local hospital as the
result of injuries he received in an
accident at Watab Saturday afternoon.
The man had been stationed at the
foot Of a grade as flagman for the steel
gang working near Watab, and it hav-
ing been reported to him that No. i,
the next tram, was late, he sat on q
key on the right of-way crest q short
time. He soon fell asleep, and when
the N. P:'s fast train. which was
running on schedule time, passed him,
the cylinder Of the engine struck him,
crushing his skull and breaking his
left arm. The train was stopped ana
physicians on the train stated his
injuries were fatal. The man was
brought to this city and taken to the
hospital for medical attention. but died
q few hours later without regaining
CONSCIOUSNESS.
Pat Ryan was about 48 years OF age,
and believed to be single. No relatives
having identified him. photograph
was taken Of him. and the funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon from the
Hartlng u Son morgue, Rev. w. H.
North officiating, and interment was
In OAKLAND cemetery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01
SLEEPER WAS DAMAGED.

Brainerd Dispatch: The south
bound passenger train on the Mime
sofa & International railway, was
struck by work train while taking
water at Big Falls Sunday night The
sleeper was knocked from it's center
and the draw bar was broken,
necessltatlng the leaving of the sleeper
at that place.
Matt Williams, the tirSman on the
passenger train, was on the tank at the
time and was thrown off. spraining his
knee. Some of the passengers were
shaken up but no one was injured
seriously -:s q
Car repairers were sent up from
Bemidji last night and the car will
be brought down tonight.
X. w. Carlson of this city was a
passenger on the passenger train, re-
turning from q business visit at
International Falls.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

were enjoying an over Sunday outing
at Fish Trap Lake. returned Monday.
Dr.. ard. Mrs. N. W. Chance and
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-10-01

Adam Shea visited relatives IN
Royafton the first of the week. ---
Rev. L. G. Mcbride left Monday for
weeks visit with his family in
Duluth.
Jos. Gendron and z. n. Barnes, who
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1909-09-30

matters were not factional as both
platforms agreed upon them. For this
reason, Johnson made his campaign
with Johnson and not party, as his
issue. He simply promised to be hon
est and sincere if they should give him
the election and gained a reputation
among the republican leaders of being
absolutely square and g man who
would not resort to tricks. a~@a.-- j
When the votes were counted the
wisdom of his campaign was demon
strated. Roosevelt carried the state by
1861 to 56,1s7 for Parker: Governor
johnson on the same ticket with Park
Or pulled through by plurality Of z ;
S62. It was the most extraordinary
personal triumph In American political
history and projected hun At once be
fore the nation ss Q presidential pos
ability.
Z Begins Administration Wisely. ;
The new governor began at once BY
making high grade and comparison
appointments, his idea being to get
the best men in all departments, and
he has carried out this policy during
his three terms, thereby gaining the
confidence Of the public. The first big
fight was the state university row n
which the attitude Of Governor John.
son was In doubt from the first, until
finally he summoned President North.
rup to his Office and told him plainly
that the university would be kept Out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-11-16
RELENTLESS WAR ON
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC

Los Angeles. cal, Nov lG.-Tho dis
closure today Of the Identity OF g. mys-
FERROUS woman held inoommunicado by
the federal authorities for several
weeks revealed the fact that the i'm
migration bureau j. about 10 launch a
vigorous effort 20 drive the white slave
traffic on The Pacific coast The wom-
an n josephine Chauyin. and she Il
credited with knowing all about several
alleged syndicates Of slaNers now said
70 be operating extensively M san
Francisco ana nll the other cltiee north,
including Vancouver
The close confinement 10 which the
woman has been subjected and the Sc
orccy maintained regarding her ar
rest are Justified by the government Of
hcals on the ground that we're she per-
mitted 10 communicate with anyone.
bah would d. produced, and she would
b. sent ont or the country before eyl-
dence could he procured.
THE arrest nf this alien woman"
said SPECIAL Agent strong ~ tho i'm
migration service. "ls preliminary 70 a
carefully planned campaign iu this
ana other Pacific coast cities. The gov
eminent has been pursuing those r..
fpouslble Tor the white slave traffic In
the east NOW We are starting on the
Pacific coast and will not stop until We
have the horrible owl eradicated."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-11-16
FUNERALS OF REsCUERs.
TO TEACH CHILDREN
SyClAL HYGIENE

Chicago, Nov. i6 The stork myth is
IN disgi ace n CnlcagO, aiong Win the
mysteries made OF DaOIes, wnlch are eN-
planned as doorstep mas ana AS Denev-
oIolt gtlts OF doctors. SON the illinois
h euetAtiOn OF Momcn's CLUBS ana ths
school authorities nave At last taken
up IN earnest the need Of ending the
deception OF children along TINS line
by telling them systemaucally the facts
ABOUT luc TINS was pieclpitated by
the declaration to the women oi the
FederatiOn by Clifford q. hoe, OF tue
Woman's World committee: ignorance
among young girls concerning their
own natures ana Of life is one Of the
most fruitful causes OF the white slave
tratfics flourishing state" Mr.. Roe's
recent experience in prosecuting pro-
curere OF girls, both as assistant states
attorney and subsequently,, gave weight
to the assertion, which among sldm
workers has been realized Tor years
Therefore" pleaded Mr.. hoe, 80
throw aside the old-fashioned idoag
that have prevented you from telliny
your daughters the truth and let them
know practical right from practical
wrong. IL looks as though they mig ut
Among the cases he cited 10 emphasize
his plea was that OF IA girls who were
innocent OF wrong doing but who found
that instead Of Jobs IN a theatrical
chorus at Beaumont Tex, they had
been brought TO Chicago to be immured
in vicious dive Supt of Schools Mrs.
Ella Flagg Young, has recommended
that a committee be appointed 20 in
Vestigate the proper method OF teach
ing social hygiene in the school, The
idea has strong advocates on the board
of trustees.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-11-16
Prizes for the
Christmas NeaUS

The DeSeret Ne5vs offers a cash
prise Of 5000 for the best story
submitted for the Christina, Issue TO
Be printed Saturday. December
18Th, 1909.
The story giHSt Hoi eoHigiH more
hon $500 sUoydS. or about seVen
eoINNnS, ono Page Of Descrct NesoS
bfe.
n prize Of $500 cash. is also Of
tered for the best Christmas poem
submitted for tie Christmas Meas.
The poem 10 consist Of not more
than 1900 1gOrdS.
Ill manuscripts D;usi be deliv-
cred 10 ne Nc5cS e4ice no! iGiey
than December Isl, 1860.
Stories and poems should be
signed 00ith an initial or non dc
plume, and accompanied BY a sealed
eHoeiope containing the real name
and address OF the drtkoy Those
desiring manuscripts returned
shoWlG enclose the necessary post
age.
address all contributors to
THE DESERET NEWS
Sail Lake City. Utah
Christmas Contest Department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-11-16
ILLINOIS MINING
LAWS STRINGENT

chicago. Noy. lG.-"The laws OF uu-
nois Tor the conduct OF coal mining OPP
erations are more stringent than those
Of any other state In the Union" said
John J. Sherloc q lawyer, who has
made q study of the statutes al an
states on the subject. Mr. sherlock yes
terday was asked 10 he could suggest
any remedy legislative or otherwise.
whereby such cstastrophes as the cher
~ horror could De averted In the fu-
ture
THE provisions ~ our laws in this
state are far more strict than those OF
Indiana, Pennsylvania. Missouri or
Ohio. Indeed, ! might say. I think they
are ittle too much so. Stul. the op-
orators conform TO them
THE fault in cases OF accident has.
TO my experience IN damage suits Lead
ing out of them, invariably been with
The miner himself You can make reg
ulations for him, but you cannot make
him obey them at all times He grows
reckless and wholly indifferent to dan
ger"