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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS,
For State Senator

For State Senator
To the Democratic voters of Putnam Go. Fla.
hereby respectfully announce myself as
a candidate for the state Senate from Put
nam county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary soon to be called in
this county. Ifyou think have been faith
full in the few things intrusted to me as n
member Of the House OF Representatives,
shall be pleased to have your support.
Respectfully,
g. j. H1LBURN.
Palatka, Fla, Feb. 10th, 1910
To the Democratic voters OF Putnam Co:
i hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of state Senator from this Goth
Senatorial District, subject to the action of
the democratic primary election. Permit
me to say I am Democrat and seek the Of
flee unintluenced by any faction, trust or
and should / become your
public servant, can serve you without fear
or favor. Respectfully.
JNO. p. WALL.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25
For County Commissioner.

To the Democratic voters OF Commissioner
District No. /:
/ Will be a candidate in the approaching
Democratic primary for the office of County
Commissioner from District No. l. / have
tried to serve the people faithfully in the
past and their endorsement OF my candida
cy will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
w. .ALVERS.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25

HOUSEKEEPERS ATTENTION l.
Phone Wadford, and have him call and
tell you what he can do with your old
Furniture and Mattresses. Honest work
at moderate prices. He guarantees his
work TO please you. Shop: North 1st
street. Phone 100.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25

Hives, exzema, itch OF salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
of clothing. Doan's Ointment cures
the most obstinate cases. Why suffer
All druggists sell it.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25

Parties wanting to set out extra fine
grated Pecan Trees should let us know
at once. Prices $500 and up. Many of
these have fruited. Jas. A. Bear
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25

WANTED-A good farm horse; must
not be over eight years old and weigh
eleven hundred or over. ESperanza
Fruit Co.
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sisco, Feb'y 10. 1910.

l hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office OF County Commits
sloner from District No. ., subject to the
Democratic primary. Ifeiected | shall con-
tinue the discharge OF the duties of the po-
sition to the very best OF my ability. Thank
ing my friends for past support, and asking
for their continued endorsement of my Of
ficial course, am, Very respectfully,
T. q STEPHENS
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25
Washington, D. c., Feb. 10, 1910.
Hon. George B. Selden,
Board OF Trade,

Washington, D. c., Feb. 10, 1910.
Hon. George B. Selden,
Board OF Trade,
Palatka, Fla.
My Dear Mr.. Selden:-
Yours OF the 9th instant, sending me
an invitation of the Palatka board OF
trade to be present at the celebration OF
the opening OF the Putnam county high
way bridge on February I'D, has been
received. | would be more than pleas,
ed to attend the celebration, but TO be
frank with you, the situation is such that
could not get away without jeopardiz-
ing, in my opinion, the interests of the
people of Palalka and the ST. Johns river
valley generally.
The River and Harbor Bill as it passed
the House provides an appropriation OF
S32 400 for the st. Johns river from Jack
Sonyille TO Lake Harvey My under
standing of your views is that this long
stretch should be divided as originally
contemplated by the engineers into two
projects-Jacksonville TO Palatka in the
one aud Palatka TO Lake Harney in the
other. The amount to me seems very
small sum for the long stretch OF river
lTOIn JdChSOnNlllS 10 Lake IlaTuSy anu
1t is my purpose to endeavor to get the
projects separated, to allow the $32, 400
TO remain for one if possible and to get
an equivalent sum for the other. If |
should leave at this time with the River
and Harbor Bill pending in the commit
tee am afraid that our chances for this
improvement would be ieopardized, and
am writing in the hope that you will
explain my absence in such manner that
the good people of Palatka will not be-
lieve that am unappreciatiye OF their
hospitality or would not like very much
to be with them. hope you are we'll
and am with best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
JAS. z. TALIAFERRO.
Tampa, Fla, February II, 1910.
Col. IL. NJ. dc Montmollin,
Palatka, Fla.
My Dear Colonel
Your wire asking me 10 inform you
whether could be with you at the bar
becue on Tuesday next was received
this Horning.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25
To the Democratic voters of Commissioners
fctp NJ,

hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office of County Commits
sioner from District 4, subject to the DEM
ocratic primary. ii elected l shall continue
the discharge OF the duties OF the position to
the very best OF my ability. Thanking my
friends for past support, Will be pleased to
have your support in the coming primary.
Very respectfully,
NJ, BOH ANNON,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25
THE GREATEST CARE

In handling will often time not prevent
accidents. In the Repairing of anything
the repaired part should not be the weak
spot ever after.
OF Guns, Rifles Etc, this is most partic
ularly true. Generallya amended" gun is
not worth as much as before. We do not
"mend" anything. We replace the broken
parts by new ones. No matter how small
the closest attention is given by us to every
job.
T.. O. EARLS,
AZ Lemon Street PaIatka, Florida,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-02-25
St. Augustine, Fla, Feb. 7, 1910.
George B. Selden, Esq,
Palatka, Florida.

Dear Sir
The invitation of the Palatka Board
of Trade, transmitted through you, in.
wiling me to be present and make an ad
dress on the occasion of the opening OF
the Putnam county highway bridge al
PaIatka, Fla, on the 22d of February,
1910, received. The State Bar ASsocia-
tion convenes at Tampa on that day, and
| have promised to be present, being
one of its officers.
regret exceedingly my inability TO be
present With best wishes for the wei
fare, prosperity and upbuilding OF your
city and Putnam county. remain,
Very truly yours,
WIN. A. MACWILLIAMS
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21

The present seating capacity of the
church is about 500 with a member
ship of SIS. The Sunday school has q
membership of about 500, so there
is very little difference in member
ship. Part of the present building
will be torn down and the congrega-
ton will be without place of wor-
ship, but a tent has been secured and
services will be held under this.
White Rock Baptist church has a
membership in which is numbered
some of the most prominent colored
families in Durham. The church has
a choir that has no equal in any col
ored church in the State and which
is instructed by trained musical di-
rector. Rev. A. Shepard has been
the pastor for many years and>is do
ing a great work among the colored
race of this city. The white citizens
of the city have always taken an in
terest in the work and several prom
inent church men have made contri-
buttons.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
BLOOM OF YOUTH LODGE

The Bloom of Youth Lodge, No.
1868, G. U. o. of o. F., held their
regular meeting, Monday evening,
May 9th, at which time it elected
delegate to the B. NJ. c., which
meets in Baltimore, Md, in Septem-
Der.
Mr.. J. S. Jones, who is connected
with the office of the collector OF
taxes, D. C., and who has represented
that lodge as delegate on many local
occasions was unanimously elected It's
delegate
Grand Master VIM L. Houston
was a visitor at the meeting, which
visit will probably be his last while IN
the capacity Of grand master.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
CIRCLE
TERTAINED

The Hellothrope Circle was enter
tanned last Friday evening, May IS,
bv Miss Hattie E. Turner, and her
father. Mr.. Jas. L. Turner, at their
residence, 25o7 P street, n. W., the oc-
casion being its twenty-hrst ami
versary. The house was pretty dec
GRATED with palms and flowers
Games, music and dancing were en-
ioyed until late hour, when refresh
ments were served. The members OF
the circle are:
Mrs. Alice Carroll, president; Mrs
Martha Howard, vice president; Mrs
Lavina Palmer, treasurer; Miss Ma
rica Morgan, secretary and Mrs. D
Morgan, Mrs. M. Thomas, Mrs. L
G. Williams, Mrs. Sarah Smith
Mrs. E. Holt, Mrs. r. Foster; among
the many present were, Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs
H. Madden, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Smallwood, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. JOhr
Hubert, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. CruSo
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Turner, Mrs
Carrie G. Taylor, Mrs. VIM. Swan
Misses NJ. Douglass, R. Lyles, {
Foster, NJ. Smaflwood, Mabel Tur.
ner and Messrs. L. N. Harris, Dennis
Carol, Samuel Howard, w. Holt,O
N. Butler, Vim. Brown, Vim. Tolivet
and Jas. Smith, those who asserted II
receiving the guest were, Mrs. Mary
! Turner of Baltimore, Md, Mr.. Z
| Brawson and Miss Louise Smith
Master Joseph Hall presided at the
piano.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
IN HONOR OF LINCOLN
Fifteenth Anniversary of His Nom
ination Will Be Observed

lnatlon VIII BE Observed
A celebration of the fifteenth an
niversary of the nomination of Abb
raham Lincoln and Hannibal Ham
lin for the two highest offices of the
nation was held last Monday in the
Metropolitan Baptist Church, r be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, under
the auspices of the Lincoln Emanci-
patton League of the District.
DR.. w. S. Richardson will preside
and the following addresses will be
delivered; Abraham Lincoln" for
mer Senator John M. Thurston
Hannibal Hamlin," Representative
J. P. Swasey of Maine; "Work of
the Colored Church." Rev. DR.. Alex
ander Wilbanks; 'Forty-one Years
of Republican Administration" Rep
resentative Charles F. Scott of Kan
sas; Advancement of the Colored
People from Lincoln to Taft" B. l.
Gaskins; Race Organization and
Enterprise" w. R. Griffin, and lin
coins Gettysburg Speech" Rev. P.
K. FonviIle.
The flag draped about the engine
which pulled the Mckinley inaugural
train into Washington in 1897 will
be used in the decoration.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
ELIMINATING COLOR LINE

Secretary Ballinger Declares 1t De-
pends on Progress of The Negro
The color line will disappear as
the Negro people advance morally,
reigiously and educationally," de-
clared Secretary Ballinger of the In
terror Department yesterday after
noon at mass meeting of the Negro
people of the District, held at the
First Congregational Church, in the
campaign to raise $4,000 toward the
fund for the erection of the new
building for the branch of the Y. M.
c. A. on 18th near S street north
west.
Secretary Ballinger asserted that
his interest in the movement did not
lie in his connection with Howard
University, but that it was because
his father was colonel of a Negro
regiment in the Civil War.
HIS remarks were directed, IN the
most part, to the necessity of educa-
ton of the Negro race.
William K. Cooper, general sec
retary of the Washington Y. NJ. C.I
a., presided, and George Otis Smith,
director of the geological survey, in
troduced Secretary Ballinger.
About $1,000 has thus far been
pledged to the building fund, and
nearly 81, 900 was collected as the re-
suit of yesterdays meeting.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
TEACHERS CONTEST

Interest continues to grow in the
teachers Atlantic City contest. In
this issue several of the Howard
University teachers have been sent in
by their friends. The Bee is remind
ed by a student who sent in the name
of DR.. Moore that if votes will Sc
cure the prize DR.. Moore will get
them. Well, the field is open to all
and if you want your favorite to win
get move on you.
Every coupon cut out of The Bee
entities you to one vote.
Every cash yearly subscription
will entitle you to 100 votes.
Every six month cash subscriber
will entitle you to so votes.
Every three months cash subscrib-
er will entitle you to IS votes; one
of the best cottages and one of the
popular ones have been selected.
go, IS and 7 days trip respectively
given absolutely free to the success
ful teachers, including all expenses.
Are such offers worth working for p?
If so, let every teacher go to work.
Look at the list of new entries this
week.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
A NEW NEGRO CHURCH
White Rock Baptist Church To b
Rebuilt and Improved at Once.

Rebuilt and Improved at Once.
Durham, n. c.
This morning a deed was filed in
Register of Deeds office to be record
ed conveying a lot from DR.. A. M.
Moore and wife to the White Rock
Baptist Church, one of the largest
and most prominent colored churches
in the state. The consideration nam
ed in the deed was $500, although the
amount named is only one-half of the
purchase price of said lot. One-half
of the lot was given to the church
and the other half sold.
The purpose of the purchase of
this lot is for the remodeling of
White Rock Baptist Church and
making it one of the most modern
colored churches in the South. The
extent of the remodeling and improv-
ing will cost about $4,000. AT a
meeting of the trustees recently the
plan of remodeling was mentioned
and work of raising funds was COM
menced at once with the result that
the new edifce will be completed in
the course of eight months.
w. Sidney Pittman, one of the
most noted Negro architects in the
United States, has drawn the plans
of the new church and these have
been accepted. Pittman is a promi-
nent Negro and married the only
daughter of Booker T. Washington.
He designed the Negro building at
the Jamestown exposition and other
large buildings. The contract for the
construction work has been given to
Bowling and Dadd, contractors of
Lynchburg, Va. These contractors are
now in the city to begin work.
Ground will be broken this after
noon at 6.3o o'clock when special ex-
ercises will be held for the occasion,
Rev. 7. E. Shepard will be master of
ceremonies and Rev. A. Shepard,
pastor of the church, will deliver an
address. DR.. A. M. Moore, superin-
tendent of the Sunday school, will
also make a short address after which
the ceremonies of breaking ground
will begin. The first shovel of dirt
twill be thrown by one of the con-
tractors, who in turn will give the
shovel to the pastor. Dirt will then
! be thrown in the following rotation
The pastor, superintendent, oldest
member of the church, oldest deacon,
each of the present trustees and then
any member whom may wish to have
a share in breaking the ground. Each
man who handles the shovel is re-
ouired to make a contribution to the
building fund. Tomorrow actual
work begins on the building and this
will be pushed to rapid completion.
The new edihce will be construct
ed of the very best hard pressed brick
and will be one of the most modern
colored churches in the South. The
istructure will be built after plans OF
one Of the largest institutional
churches in the north. It will be so
arranged that there will be a separ-
ate reading room, library, retiring
Iroom, individual rooms, special room
for teachers and day nursery, where
babies can be kept while the mothers
are attending worship. There are
even no known white institutional
churches in this State and this church
will be the first one of its kind II
North Carolina.
f, The new building will have seat
ling capacity of 1000 in the church
auditorium with a ike seating ca
lpacity in the Sunday school room
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
ATTORNEY KING

One of the most level-headed
men at the bar is Attorney L. NJ.
King. His trip to the East dem
onstrated the fact that he is
lawyer of ability.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21

The death of Col. NJ. NJ. Hol-
land takes from this country one
of its most fearless and distin-
guished men. He was a soldier
and a scholar. The Bee tenders
to his bereaved family its sympa-
thy.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
THEIR THANKSGIVING

The Annual Thanksgiving Serv-
ices of the Grand United Order of
Odd Fellows of the District of Co.
lunbia, under the auspices of the
Executive Committee of District
Grand Lodge No. 20 and the Exec
utive Committee of District House
hold of Ruth No. I, were held at the
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church,
Sunday evening, May 9Th, 1910,
promptly at 8 o'clock.
More than 1000 Odd Fellows and
| inmates of the Households of Ruth,
packed the vast auditorium and
number of distinguished Odd Eel
lows were present to lend dignity to
the occasion. The Household of
Ruth convened in the lower audi
t. rium of the church while the male
members formed at the Odd Fellows
Hall and marched to the church head
ed by three companies of Patri-
archie, commanded by Col Gray and
the staff of officers of the Major Gen
eral, located in this vicinity. A new
feature in the parade was the pres
ence of the Marching Club which
raade its initiatory bow preparatory
to its trip to the Forthcoming B. M.
IC. 20 be held at Baltimore. They
Ic-eated magnificent appearance with
their frock coats and top hats, white
gloves, etc. The entire Executive
Committee, headed by Grand Master,
VIM. L. Pollard, were escorted by
this column.
Grand Master of America, VIM. l..
Houston, was present, as well as
' orthy Grand Superior, Mrs. Mary
Alice Parker, of the Households OF
Ruth, both of whom delivered short
speeches.
A brief, but eloquent address was
delivered by P. N. F. Rev. Edgar E.
Kicks, D. D., of Rising Sun Lodge
No. 1906 and the entire program, in
terspersed with beautiful music by
the choir of the church, was as fol-
lows:
Program
/ Organ Prelude, Prof. Thos. A.
! Johnson.
Anthem, Choir.
Introduction of Master of Cere,
monies, D. G. M. VIM. L. Pollard.
Scripture Reading, Rev. S. L.
Burke.
Invocation, P. NJ. V. P. Rev. J. E.
Ennis. II
Music, Choir.
Reading Notices.
J Proclamation, D. CIR. Secretary
lChas. S. Hill and D. CIR. Recorder,
Lillian H. Ford.
Introduction of Preacher, (Honors
Master of Ceremonies.
I Address, P. N. F. E. E. Kicks, d.
ID.
/ Prayer, D. G. Chaplain, c. w.
Lewis.
| Collection, P. D. G. Master, D. B,
IWebster, P. N. F. Thorton Rhodes.
Introduction of Grand officers -
Master of Ceremonies, Samuel w.
WATSON, and brief addresses by w.
H. Houston. Grand Master of Amer,
Ica; Mrs. M. A. Parker, Worthy
Grand Superior and District Grand
Master, VIM. L. Pollard.
Presentation of Collection by Wor-
thy Grand Superior, Mrs. w. A
Parker.
1 Benediction by P. N. F. Rev. Luke
| Best,
| p M. V. Patriarchie, Samuel W.
Watson. was master of ceremonies.
| Among the pIominen- mem crs OF
the Orr pre- >ent AL c. apyIng
seats upon the rostrum were Grand
Master ". J.. Houston, Worthy
Grand Superior, Mrs. NJ. A. Parker,
District Grand Master, Vim. L. Pol
lard, D. NJ. n. G., Miss Fannie
Powell, D. Deputy C. Master, c. H.
Harris; District Grand Secretary,
Chas. S. Hill; D. Grand Treasurer,
H. w. Honesty; Grand Director, J.
IC. Pollard; D. R. N. G., Mrs. NJ. J.
Douglass; D. w. Recorder, Miss Lii
Ilian H. Ford; D. w. T. Mrs. E. ]
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21

the fashionable people can be seen
at the drug store of Board and Nc
Guire, right there on the popular
Fourteenth street promenade, be-
tween Tea and You streets.
Miss Mary Bryant was rendered a
reception before leaving Hampton,
Va, last week.
Miss Bryant has come to this ciyt
to accept a position in the census OF
fee.
Mrs. Thomas Dorsey and little
daughter of Philadelphia, Pa, are
visiting friends here.
Mrs. Ada Marshall has returned
home after a pleasant visit to Hamp-
ton, Va
Rev. G. E. Stewart of Jamaica in
here as delegate to the Sunday
School Convention, which begun
Thursday.
Mrs. Mary A. Henry of Cam
bridge, Md, is the guest of her son,
Mr.. Henson Henry, in this city.
Rev. S. L. Corrothers and Rev. G.
c. Alleyne of this city attended the
ffty-eighth annual session of the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Confer
ence of the A. M. E. Zion Church
which met in Harrisburg, Pa, We'd
resday.
Mr.. H. P. Weeden of Hampton,
Va, has come to this city to fill a
position in the government service.
Rev. Morris of New York City IS
visiting friends here.
Mrs. Thomas Dorsey and little
daughter of Philadelphia, Pa, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Eugene
Brooks of 1912 18th street, n. w.
DR.. w. Bruce Evans, delivered the
commencement address to the student
dents of the Sandy Spring Industrial
School, at Sandy Spring, Nd, last
Friday afternoon.
Mr.. John Carter went to Front
Royal, Va. last week on account OF
i'll health. Mr.. Carter is much i'm
proved.
Mr.. ]. c. Dancy, delivered his
patriotic lecture at Zion Church, IN
Providence, R. l., last Monday.
Mrs. Flora Beckett arrived here last
Thursday from Providence, R. l.
Miss Julia Jones has returned to
her home in Philadelphia, Pa after
very pleasant stay in this city.
Mrs. Henry Nunton, of Philadel-
phia, Pa, is enjoying her stay in this
city.
Miss A. T. Howard is enjoying her
visit to Philadelphia.
Mr.. H. L. Tucker of this city IS
the guest of Mrs. w. T. Williams OF
Van Horne ST., Jersey City, N J.
Rev. w. D. Norman, Rev. J. A.
TAYLOR and Rev. A. Williams, attend
ed the Virginia Baptist State Con
vention held in Suffolk, Va, last
week.
Miss Maggie Jordan is spending
her vacation in Isle of Wright Coun-
ty, Va.
Mrs. Sadie Nelson King OF Chi
cago, ILL.,, is visiting this city.
Miss Matte Harris and Mr.. n.
A. James were united in matrimony
on Wednesday evening.
The reception was held at 5o4 Mic
hols avenue, AnnacoStia, D. c., from
8 to II p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Fleming of
1916 Wyle street, n. c. announces
the marriage of their daughter, Mary
F. TO Mr.. John Peterson of Chi
cago, H., or Saturday evening,
May 9TH, 1910, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis, 3249 Wabash
avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Annie Mason is visiting rel
atives in Montgomery county, Md
Mrs. Jennie Weaver Thompson is
in the city visiting relatives and
friends.
Before retrning to Atlantic City
she will visit Stephen City, Va, ant
Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Alzada Freeman of Atlanta
Ca, has come to this city to joir
her hunband, who is located here.
Attorney L. M. King, who went Il
New York last week on professional
business has returned to the city.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
BETTER COME OUT SUNDAY

Murray; D. w. D., Mrs. E. J. Muir
raw; Ex-District Grand Masters, D
B. Webster; J. B. Askins; James H.
Coleman, P. NJ. V. P. Joseph Man
ming; Ex-Grand Secretary David
Warner; Chas. H Brown; Ex-Depu-
V Grand Master, James E. Ennis /;
Grand Marshalls, w. o. Blagburn,
VIM. NJ. Samuels; Thos Contee, Min
or Williams; Delegate to Hall Asso-
citation, w. z. Wills and others.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21

The Catholic University is to re-
ceive $4,000 from the estate of the
late Richard luncheon of Laporte,
Ind.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21

Notice how the list for the teach
ers contest is growing, send in your
vote for your favorite teacher.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21

Have you read the proposition in
the teachers contest; if so get busy.
The Washington bee., 1910-05-21
CLARENCE WHITE

Those who failed to attend the
Clarence White Musical recital last
week missed a treat. Mr.. Whites
return from abroad was the occasion
OF the greatest ovation ever rendered
citizen. The cream of Washing
ton society attended this recital. DR..
Conner deserves credit for its sue
cess.
Keep your eyes on the voting con-
test among the teachers.