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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
The Seals Sense of Smell.

The sense of smell possessed by the
seals is very strong and will invariably
wake them out of sound sleep, even
If you come upon them ever so quietly
to the windward, and you will alarm
them in this way much more thorough
ly, though you be half mile distant,
than If you came up carelessly from
the leeward and even walked in among
them, they seeming to feel that you
are not different from one of their own
species until they smell you. The chief
attraction in these animals is their
large, handsome eyes, which indicate
great intelligence. They are a deep
blush black, with a soft, glistening
appearance, and the pupil, like the
cats, is capable of great dilation and
contraction.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
"Big Head VIII Kill a Mule. "

Prof. J. w. Gilbert, the sensible negro
president of Payne Institute, the we'll
known school for the higher education
of colored people, in an address before
the recent session OF the North Georgia
Conference of the Methodist church
south, according TO the Golden Age of
Atlanta, said;
''If education does not fit man for
his environment il is a failure.
"a Massachusetts, education will ruin
a Georgia negro.
"a big head is a good thing, but the
big-head will kill mule.
THANK God for the blessings that
have come to the negro race through
slavery. We have learnedsto love your
God and His Christ.
''And il woud have saved lots of trouble,
nv white brethren, if our friends of the
North had recognized at first that the
Southern white man loved the negro
best and knew best how TO help him"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
JOHN STOCKTON
WILL SPEAK HERE
Next Wednesday Evening, Dec.
21st, at Court House.


Is Leading Candidate for U. S. Senate.
Hon. John N. C. Stockton, probably
the leading candidate in the race for the
United States Senate, has written 10 Mr..
d. A. MulliS and others that he will visit
Palatka next Wednesday, the 21st inst.
In order TO reach Palatka that day, Mr..
Stockton will be obliged TO leave Inver-
ness, where he speaks on Tuesday, by
automobile for Ocala, where he can
catch train for Jacksonville, from
which place he will reach Palatka at
1 80 a. m. over the A. c. l.. He will
spend the day with his friends in Palatka
and address the people at the Court
House in the evening.
The News finds that John Stockton is
not only strong in Palatka, but that he
seems TO be favorite in the county pre-
cinctS. He is an old campaigner, and
probably knows personally more people
than any other politician in Florida.
The farmers know him, as so also do
the working men and business men. He
is native-born Floridian and always
successful as a business man, he has
given largely of his means for demo
cratic party success. He has also been a
liberal patron of the churches and charita.
BILE institutions of the state.
In letter to one of his admirers here,
Mr.. Stockton stated that he regretted he
could not visit other points in the county,
but that the time was so short and there
were so many places TO go, that he could
not give this county more than the one
visit He hoped, however, that many
of his friends throughout the county
would be able to meet him on his visit
TO Palatka.
The indications are that John Stock,
ton will be greeted by lange audience
here.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
Bows Divided the Money.

Atthe clock unyeiling at NJ. S. Browns
clothing store last Tuesday night, the
clock had stopped at 2:44. In the ex-
animation of tickets which followed by
the large crowd present. ii was found
that Charlie Garrett and Paul HUFF were
tied for the prize money. One OF the
BOYS had a ticket which was marked
2:44:2. The other one had ticket
marked 2:43:5S. One being two SECONDS
ahead and one two seconds behind the
clock. The $500 prize was therefore
divided, each boy getting $1.5O, and
both were happy. There was large
crowd present
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
At the Orpheum.

The weather has had discouraging
effect on the Orpheum habit this week.
Men and women who were anxious to
go and enjoy the really excellent pro-
gram of the Comedy -Four holding the
boards all week, with nightly change
of program, have been deferred by the
cold weather While the attendance
has been generally good, it has not been
what the company deserves. Maybe il
will be warmer tonight and Saturday.
If it is, go and enjoy the musical come
DIV. The pictures all this week have
been excellent.
The stage program for next week has
not been announced, though Manager
Kalbfield was sure it would be something
good.
The Orpheum is not as coldas it looks.
There are two big coke heaters in the
theatre.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
RHEUMATISM.

One of the most painful diseases
which affllcts mankind is Rheuma.
tism.
1t Is not always dangerous, but
when ii extends to the heart, the risk
is very great.
If not checked, Rheumatism gradu'
ally undermines the patients health,
wastes his strength, contracts his
muscles, stiffens his joints aud often
makes him a cripple for life.
Plant Juice affords almost instant
relief by Neutralizing the uric acid
and driving its poison from the sys-
tenn. The price is $1.OO bottle at
]. II. Haughton's City Drug Store.
Six bottles will be'seni prepaid tor S..
Write for Free Plant Juice Book to
p. A. DILLINGHAM;, S31.SS3 w.
Fifth ST., Cincinnati, o.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
CHURCH SERVICES.
First Baptist Church

P.Q. Cason, Pastor.-Preaching every sun
dny at IL q m. and 1880 p. nj.
Mid-week prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at 1880.
Choir drill each Friday evening at 1880.
Sunday School each Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock; G. N. N.Vanlandngham, superintendent.
senior BY. P. U. meets each Sunday evening
at $50
Junior b. Y. P. U. meets each Sunday at 8: 100
p. M.
Ladies' Aid Society meets every second Tues
day afternoon at3:>D.
Woman's Missionary Union meets every Sec
ond Tuesday at $3.50 p. m.
Business meeting, irregular monthly confer
ence Wednesday after each first Sunday.
All members of the church are requested to
familiariZe themselves with these functions
and attend regularly, and the public is cordial
y invited to attend such as may interest or
concern the people.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.

U, s. LAND OFFICE AT GAINESVILLE, FLA,
December 8, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph Berry
of Yelyington, Florida, who, on September
18th. 1906, made Homestead Entry No,
86lSG serial Number 08534) for Neh Section
10, Township 10, south, Range % east, Talla-
hassee Meridian, has filed notice Of inten.
tion to make Final Five Year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above described
before the Ulerk of the Circuit Court at Pa.
iatka, Florida, on the 18th day OF JANUARY
1911.
Claimant names Us witnessest
A. w. Kennard, of Yelvtngton, Florida.
r. A. Campbell of Yelvington, Florida,
w, 3. Gone, of Yelvington, Florida.
W, NJ, Snellings, Yelvlngton, Florida,
HENRY =. CHUBB,
Rapfeter
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
Kanner's Big Sale.

NJ. Kanner'S big store was busy place
on Wednesday, the opening day of his
big sale in all departments of the store.
Mr.. Kanner wants the public TO under
stand that the special sale prices include
everything in his dry goods, clothing,
furnishing goods and shoe departments,
and there is a special display of neck
wear, gloves, handkerchiefs, etc, suita-
bic for Christmas gifts, which have been
specially reduced for this sale.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION


u. s. LAND OFFICE AT GAINESVILLE FLA.
December 10, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that John M Tim
mons, of Bostwick, Florida, who, on Novem-
ber 2l, 1907, made Homestead Entry No.
3SOOl Serial, No. 0476S), for E1a of Nw14, SwA
of NwA and Nwl4 of Sw14, Section 9, Town
ship 8 south, Range 20 east Commutation
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make Final Commutation Proof, to estab-
lish claim to the land above described, be-
fore the Clerk of the Circuit Court, at Pa
iatka, Florida on the 18th day OF January,
1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
j. c. Keen, of Bostwick, Florida.
w. H. Key, of Palatka, Florida.
L, NJ. Upchurch, of Palatka, Florida.
j, ]. Green, of Palatka. Florida.
HENRY s. CHUBB,
Register,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that, on January
IS, A. u. 1911, as Guardian of the person and
estate of william Moragne Husson, n minor,
under 81 years of age, / will make appllca-
tlon to the Hon. NJ. |. Coke, County Judge
Of putnam County, Florida, at his Office In
Palatka, for authority to sell and convey to
the purchasers at private sale the lots num-
bered and 4 OF block number s, of Hus-
the Map thereof, filed for Record in the
Clerks Office of Putnam County, Florida,
March 4th, 1884, and recorded in Book of
Nuns at pages Is and 10 thereof, all situate
in Putnam County, state OF Florida, the
same being the property OF said minor.
SUSAN NJ. MORAGNE,
Guardian as Above.
Il. f, Haskell, Attorney for Guardian.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
Card of Thanks.

The Woman's Club wish to extend
thanks to all the merchants who so gen.
erousiy helped with the sale of the past
week; also the Tilghman Orchestra for
music, and the general public for their
liberal patronage.
The sale has been a great success and
$3.50 cleared.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
The PresbYterian Church
REV. ]. W. PURCELL, d. d Minister.

REV. J. v. PUKUELL, u. D MlnIsleT.
Meetings for Divine worship in this church
are announced tor the week as follows:
Sunday school at 0:45 a. m, i'll charge OF Mr..
II. NJ. de Montmollin, Superintendent.
Morning worship at II 100 a. M, with sermon
by the pastor, theme of the discourse. 1.-THE
Love That Clings to Us Forever"
Evening worship aud sermon at 1880 o'clock,
subject of sermon, Might Men and Day
Men,"
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 1880
O'Clock.
Next Sunday morning we will make our Of,
fering for ASSemblys Home and School, and
Colored EvangelizatiOn.
A cordial welcome awaits all who Will join
MS in these services; strangers especially in
yited to worship with us
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
Had Stroke of Paralysis.

A. H. Holcomb, one of the city's best
known citizens, suffered stroke OF
paralysis on Monday last, which affected
the left side of his body. At the present
writing Mr.. Holcomb's condition is re-
ported much improved, and which en-
courageS his numerous friends to hope
for his speedy and entire recovery.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
NOBILITY OF PURPOSE.

It either man or woman would
realize the full power Of personal
beauty it must be by cherishing no.
bic thoughts and hopes and pur-
poses, by having something 10 do
and something to live for that is
worthy Of humanity and which by
expending the capacities Of the soul
gives expansion and symmetry to
the body which contains it.-Up-
ham.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
Total Palatka to Crescent City -27

From Crescent City to Seville, De-
Land, Daytona and points on the East
Coast the road is in fair condition for
travel, that from DeLand to Daytona
being hard surfaced. Many automobiles
are now going from Crescent City to all
points in the interior, and to the east
and west coast points, and say that the
roads in South Florida are better than
the average roads in the states TO the
north of us,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16

The Florida Blossom, coiored Minis
trel troupe gave performances here last
night 10 a crowded tent. IT'S said To
have been better than the average col
ored tent show,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16

Farmers, mechanics railroaders, la
borers rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil. Takes the sting out of cuts, burns
or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay
where II Is used.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16

The only metal that is found in more
than one color is iron. which appears in
almost every shade.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
Human Hearts at Howell.

In its notice of "Human Hearts," at
the Duval Theater, Jacksonville, this
week, the Times. Union says:
"Human Hearts, a mclodrama that has
for many years entertained large audi
cnccS and given pleasure to many who
enjoy alternate laughter and weeping,
was presented at the Duval Theatre last
night before large audience. The story
is laid in the hills of Arkansas and con
Germs the lives of number OF plain peo-
pie and their friends from the city. The
required number of heroes, Williams and
lesser lights are provided and the four
acts and six scenes are realistic and ex-
cellcnt. The company presenting Hu,,
man Hearts this season is capable, and
Mr.. Kelsey, the Honest Tom Logan OF
the story, fully satisfies his audience.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16

Miss Liza Lehman the composer OF
"In a Persian Garden" will be the at
traction at Howell Theater one night OF
Dec. 2Sth. Miss Lehman has a re-
markabIy sweet soprano voice and is
one of the great concert platform attrac-
tons of the country. She appears in
paalka under the AlkaheSt Lyceum
bureau for the benefit OF the high
, cbnnI
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-12-16
New Automobile Route.

Although the hard surface road to the
peninsula has not been constructed, the
News has it on the authority of Mr.. Coe
D. Smith of New York, and a winter
resident of Crescent City, that the road
to the latter place is even now in good
condition for automobile travel. Mr.
Smith is an enthusiastic automobiles,
being the owner of several igh-grade
machines. While in Florida he uses
the Hudson.
Last week he made the trip from Pa
latka to Crescent City, and says the fills
at the Dunn's creek bridge are now in
excellent condition. A large part OF the
way to Crescent City is through the flat
woods, where little is needed to improve
the roads. Only for small part of the
way is slow travel necessary.
Mr. Smith has furnished map OF the
road for New York automobile house
and for the benefit of tourists; and this
shows the roads leading to Palatka where
the only traffic bridge across the st.
Johns river is located.
For the benefit of the local automo-
bilists Mr.. Smith has furnished the News
with the following authentic table OF
distances between this city and points
leading TO Crescent City:
Palatka demon ST. to San Mateo So m.
San Mateo to Dann's Creek bridge 40 m.
Bridge to Satsuma Hights ....... II m.
SatSuma 10 SiSco. ..3.O m.
SiSco to Pomona ................Z.I m.
Pomona TO Como. ................l.1 H.
Como to Crescent City ..........6.3 m.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-08
Trip to the Lake.

A hunting party leaves Edgard, to-
day. for two day trip to Bale Chevalier,
at Lake Des Allenands.
For days. preparations were made tor
the event and much sport is anticipated.
Among the party will be Hon. Piacide
Barre. who will be the 3Chef de Cuisine :;
Mr.. e. Jones, who has ordered a special
gatling gun FOR dos girls who may be too
wild Mr.. o. Oubre. who has made IA
special study of shooting on the wing ;
Mr.. Louis Rodrigue, who will constitute
himself as chaser, with Mr.. Fernand
WAbre as his assistant.
sThe Meschacebe. viii have its editor
in the party, and he promises to keep a
q correct record of the happenings.
Hon. Geo. H. Tassin has promised to
take The Yankee Camp and Tipperary
Fonr o'clock train for Bayou Becnel and
from thence, he viii travel in launch
q far as Pointe Cypre, where he will
Join the party
Ducks and Ponles- d'eau are very nu-
merous in the lake. at this season. and
all regret the limitation of daily kin OF
twenty.fiv which the law exacts.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-08

With the w. 0. w. colors waving
high on. the John l.. Dry School pres
ented most beautiful scene on Saturday
night, the occasion being the First Fest
ival given by the John A. Refine Camp
No. 5O4 Woodmen of the World.
The auditorium and different corrid-
ors had been most artisticalIy decorated
with national c0l0fs interviewer with
those of the w. O. W., while palmettoes
and ferns of all descriptions completed
the decorations The -newzyear which
had Just been ushured in seemed to add q
new spirit OF JOY and mirth and accord
ingly ut seven O'Clock over three hund-
red pleasure seekers were enjoying the
many attractions offered by the w. o.
w. At 7.3O, the concert Was opened by
the Lions Orchestra, which furnished
sweet music throughout the evening.
Then followed the address of welcome
by Mr.. Henry 6. Maurin, who In q few
chosen words conveyed to the audience
the urgent necessity Of cooperating tOg-
ether with view of building hall
which will be source Of pride and use
fulness not only to the Wcodmen but
also to St John Parish. The address
was followed by several instrumental
pieces and French and English songs.
Among those who won the praises of
the audience were DR., E. P. Feucht,
DR.. q. J. Dry, Misses Juliette and Ida
Ory, Octavie Maurin, Messrs. ID. J. Dry,
Davis aud Maurice Reynaud. The Eng
lish and French comedies were well ap-
preciated by the audience, the following
winning the highest praises: Messrs.
]. Montegut, III. Maurin, J. A. Refine,
q. MOntegut and f. Dufresne, Misses
Esther Lasseigne, Gabriel and Clemen-
tine Madere. The Fairy Song by ten
girls is also deserving of much praise.
At midnight the different contests
were closed and the following were
awarded prizes. Thedancing prizes were
awarded to DR.. F. A. Keller and Miss
emma LeBrun with second honors to
Mr.. r. Montz and Miss q. Millet, and
Mr.. Hymel and Mrs. J. Lorio. In the
Guessing contest the prize was awarded
the most exciting contest was the one
for the prettiest girl. The contest was a
very close one with Miss Palmyre Las
Nfiss Juliette Dry proved q very close
second.
The financial result of the festival
proveda q surprise to the members OF the
local Camp, rs they Ear exceeded their
highest expectations. This perfect sue
cess is evident proof that the Woodmen
have the good will and cooperation, of
the people and it Is to be hoped that
with such encouragement, q beautiful
building will soon be erected by the io-
cal Camp.
The Camp takes this means Of extend
4 - Ill A.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-08
Died in Jail.

Willie johnson, colored insane, from
Reserve. and occupying cell in the
parish Jail, awaiting vacancy in the
State Insane Asylum, at jackson, died OF
exposure last Saturday.
The Sheriff had promptly applied to
DR.. Pierson, Superintendent of the State
Asylum, tor admission, for the patient,
but owing to damages caused by the
Storm, the authorities could not accept
johnson.
The Legislature should make ample
provision for the care of these unfortun-
ates, who. devoid of reason become q
charge upon parochial authorizes. These,
in turn. are powerless to extend that care
and consideration which such cases ex-
oct.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-08
Cane Plantation Sold.

The firm of Dutreix Bros, composed OF
Edmond and Emile Dntreix, Of Edgard,
has purchased of Jaaaes E. Champagne
his property, situated about one and q
half mile above The Court house, on the
right bank Of the river. consisting of.
about $50 acres Of cane lands, together
with butcher business. for $4,000.
Adjoining this property. lies about IS
Acres of rice lands. which the Dutreix
Bros, rent Of E. Dumez & Bro.
Beside their interests in this parish.
they also compose the firm Of E. Dutreix
4 Co.. (Dutreix Brothers and Drauzin
Berthelot) of Bel Air Plantation, West
Baton Rouge. which plantation they
rent and raise about 600 acres Of rice
thereon. Drauzin Berthelot manages the
latter place.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-08
Proceedings Of the Board Of School
Directors of the Parish Of
St. John the Baptist.

The Board met this day in special ses-
sior<sith the following members present:
Messrs, Chas, st. Martin. Eug. Dumez.
d. Richarme and E. 0. Abadie. Absent ::
Geo. Gendron and Pierre Cassagne.
Moved by Mr.. Richarme and seconded
by Mr.. Abadie and carried that the min
utes of last meeting be dispensed with
until next meeting.
Moved by Mr.. Dumez and seconded
by Mr.. Abade and carried that Mr.. Ri
charme be authorized to get out Tornado
and Fire insurance on the following
school buildings For the j. L. Dry and
Wallace Schools. S3.5OO00 Tornado In
surance, Berthelot School, $1,000. 90
Tornado Insurance. For the Frisco. An
gelina and Evergreen Schools, $3,500.00
Fire and $3,50OOO Tornado Insurance
on each. The Leon Godchaux and Ed
gard Schools, $s.OO000 Fire ard
$8,0000O Tornado each.
There being no further business, it
was moved by Mr.. Richarme and second
ed by Mr.. Dumez and carried that the
meeting adjourn
CHAS. ST. MARTIN,
President,
A TRUE COPY:
4. G. BERNARD,
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1910-01-08
meeting on Dec. 80 and elected the fol.
lowing officers to serve during the CON-

meeting on Dec. 80 and elected the fol.
lowing officers to serve during the CON-
ing year j. G. Madere, past consul
commander L. s. Villemont, consul
commander j. j. Montegut, advisor
lieutenant /; Henry c. Maurin. banker.
John A. Refine clerk G. st. Martin,
escort A. MONTE. watchmaD James
Lorro, sentry; DR.. S. Montegut, camp
physician managers, II. H. Madere,
Noe Millet and Peter Bredy. The local
camp has about fifty five members. and
the membership promises to reach one
hundred during the coming year.
The Camp viii hold its regular month
ly meeting on the last Friday Of every
month.
The st. John Mutual Benevolent Asso-
citation, of Edgard, held its regular meet
ing on Sunday January End, and elected
the following officers, for the year 1910 !:
Eugene Dumez, president sylvere Fa-
bre, vice president Eugene Caire. &C.
c,-tray E. A. Leger, Treasurer /; Mau-
ce Keller, Financial Secretary Anicet
Roussel, Grand Marshall.
rhe st. John is the oldest benevolent
Association in this parish. and is purely
mutual and protective. Its membership
is increasing steadily and the good work
it has accomplished in the past augurs
well for it's future.
Ste. Fidele Benevolent Association. at
its regular meeting, on Sunday, the End,
elected the following officers, tor the
year 1910.
B. Jones, President Chss. Stewart,
vice, president Emile Laurent, Secret.
ary J. P. Ledoux. Treasurer George
Webre, Financial Secretary Jos. L.
Webre Grand Marshall.