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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-08-19
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

Three generations of CoburnS gather
ed at the Lake View on Sunday last TO
celebrate the forty third wedding ami
verSary OF Mr. and Mrs. S. Nj. Coburn
with a family feast and quiet social
good time. Mrs. S. G.. Coburn and
small daughter, Dorothy, remained over
until Monday afternoon, before return.
ing to their Palatka home.
The country cottage of Mr.. brennan,
on Mannville Road, was destroyed on
Monday night by fire, caused by the
overturning or explosion of a lamp
while MIR. brennan was busy at his barn
attending to the feeding of his stock.
This cottage was an old landmark, hay
ing been erected in the early eighties by
Isaiah White, one of the pioneer set
tiers of this section, and was occupied
by his family for long term of years.
The Sunshine Society held most en-
ioyablc session at the home of Mrs.
Jenkins, on Tuesday afternoon, the
principal topic of interest being the
plans for establishing a Sunshine Lii
brary in conjunction with the Reading
and Rest Room to be opened in the
Brush cottage.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Jones entertained the mem
berS and friends of the Jenny Wren
Club on Wednesday afternoon. Merry
games and delicious refreshments were
appreciated features of the afternoon.
Fred. Robin, Jr. of New York City,
is registered at the Brown House. Mr..
Robin comes here as a home seeker,
and has expressed himself as much
pleased with Intcrlachen, and will proba.
bly, purchase property here in very
short time.
The Stiles party returned from their
vacation trip TO New Smyrna on We'd
nesday, reporting that mosquitoes were
too numerous at that place for comfort
Mrs. ]. P. Porter is convaleScing from
a brief but painful attack OF illness.
Miss Erma Baker left on Friday last
to be ready TO open the BoStwick
school on Monday morning.
Rev. ]. S. Collier conducted services
in the NJ. E. church both morning and
evening last Sunday. Rev. Townsend
went TO Grove Park to fill his usual ap-
pointment there, and returned overland
on Monday afternoon. The evening
service at the Congregational church
was omitted.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-08-19
The Orpheum Theater.

The attendance at the Orpheum open
air theater this week has been good and
the program both as to pictures and vau,
deville attractions ditto.
The latter have been Evelyn Norton,
the singing and dancing soubrette and
John +. Green the character sketch
artist, who has an excellent voice in
song and whose talk provokes much ap-
plauSe.
Tonight will again be amateur night
with the promise of good program.
Coupons are given with each admiS-
sion and one of these coupons will win
a very pretty tea set on Saturday night.
The set is on exhibition in ]. H. Haugh-
toms window.
Last night and for the balance of the
week Green and Green Uohn f. and his
wife) will appear in fine comedy sketch
entitled ga Visit from Cousin Willie"
The Green's will please as big a crowd
as can be accommodated. They con-
Stitute one of the best attractions OF the
season.
Next week there will be an entire
change of program and some specially
attractive features are promised.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-08-19
Tribute to Rob't w. Davis.

The editor of the PaSco County Pro
greSS pays the following tribute TO Hon.
Rob't w. Davis:
"Thc partnership hitherto existing
between Hons. NJ. B. McFarlane and
Rob't W. Davis has been dissolved.
Col. Davis has secured suite 51416 in the
Curry building at Tampa where are now
his law offices. Having been intimately
associated with Col. Davis from our boy
hood days, now more than fifty years, it
is always a pleasure TO pay tribute to his
sterling worth, his loyalty TO his friends
and his exalted sense of truth and hon
esty. Even in the beginning of his
career, as a lawyer, he became conSpic-
uous for his ability both as lawyer and
as an advocate, he has been distinguish
ed alike for his splendid and forceful
eloqucnCe in the forum and upon the
hustingS. He is in truth man of simple
manners and in whom charity and the
warmest feelings of human nature are
blended in the highest degree, with
firmnesS of purpose and unrelaxed sin
cerity of principle. His unbending hon
esty and straightforward course have al.
ways endeared him TO all and enabled
him to enjoy the confidence and respect
of his fcllowmen. He has always had
close friends even among those who
differ from him, who esteem him for
his worth, gentleneSS and fidelity.
"He will be pleased TO serve those
who require his services as a lawyer,
and as lawyer he Stands in the front
ranks, whose clients may be assured of
faithful and valuable services"
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A hot Time FOR
THE HEROlMES.
Grand Courts of Jericho May
Enter the Courts of Putnam.

The Grand Court of the HeroineS of
Jericho is body of colored women
auxiliary 10 the Most Worshipful Union
Grand Lodge OF Free and Accepted Ma
sons, also colored.
An attempt has been made to hold the
twenty. eighth annual session of these
Heroines in PaIatka this week, but it's
doubtful if much has been accomplished.
Since the arrival in Palatka of the del
egateS, the Grand Court has divided into
Two camps, and seems to be hopeleSSly
split into warning factions-and all on
account of man.
The HeroineS of Jericho have patron
Saint-one who is supposed TO guide
them in all matters where guide is nee
essary. This grand Venerable Patron
is Rev. DR.. John r. Scott, deputy col
lector of internal revenue.
Rev. Scott held his office as Venerable
Patrons of the Heroines by reason of his
official position in the Most Awful and
WorShipful Grand Union of Free and
Undiluted Masons, but
II seems that at a recent grand meeting
of the MaSonS he was depoSed.
That fact ii is claimed makes him in
eligible TO the office of Venerable Pat
ron to the Heroines, and there has been
a quarrel since the gathering of the
Grand Court in Palatka.
The followers of the Rev. John r.
Scott are meeting in the colored Pythian
Hall, while the regulars are meeting in
the colored Masonic Hall. The Scott
faction have the treasury and what mon
ey there is of the order in his hands.
The regulars have as their leader the
Rev. S. j. Patterson, and this body,
which appears to be the more numerous,
has placed in the hands of Sheriff Ken
nerly lot of papers to serve on the Sc
ceSsionistS. On one or two occasions
the different factions have come near TO
a clash.
The delegates TO the meeting are from
all parts of the state and are principally
women. They couldn't be HeroneS and
be anything else.
They would be heroineS in something
more than name if they would arise in
their might and chuck the men who are
leading them into the quarrel.
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Death of Mrs. Geo. w. Hall.

Mrs. Lizzie E., wife of Geo. w. Hall
died at her home in Palatka Heights
last Friday evening after an illness o
but short time.
The funeral occurred from the home
on Saturday afternoon and was largely
attended, for Mrs. Hall had spent hel
whole life in Palatka and Putnam coun
ty and had large circle of friends
Her pastor, Rev. H. Dutill, conducted
the service at the house and at the
grave in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Hall was the eldest daughter oi
Justice John E. Marshall Besides hel
husband, she leaves a little son about
two and half years of age, her father
two sisters and a brother,
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SUDDEN CALL FOR
JOHN A. GRANGER
Venerable Pioneer Passes Away
Thursday Morning.

John A. Granger, an old and honored
citizen of Putnam county, and for more
than 10 years resident of Palatka, died
of paralysis while sitting on the FROM
porch of his home, corner of Fourth and
Reid street, little before noon yeSter.
day morning.
Mr. Granger suffered a severe stroke
of paralysis some three or four years
ago, from which he partially recovered.
Later he had second, less severe stroke.
The fatal stroke of Thursday morning
was his third.
Since his affliction Mr.. and Mrs Grain
ger have kept boarding house, and Mr..
Granger was seen daily upon the streets,
and at the court house, greeting his
friends from the city and country.
Thursday morning Mr.. Granger was
in about his usual health. He went for
a walk before breakfast. During the
large part of the morning he sal in his
arm chair on the front porch, where he
greeted many passing friends. No one
saw him fall A colored man passing
about quarter to II saw the old man
lying on the porch and gave the alarm
DR.. Warren was called and pronounced
him dead
The funeral will be held this morning
at 10 o'clock from the Peniel Baptist
church, of which Mr.. Granger had been
member many years. The Peniel Ma
sonic Lodge will conduct the service at
the grave, and many Masons from this
city will participate.
John A. Granger came 10 Putnam
county in 1S49 from Fayetteville, N. c.,
and settled on farm in the Peniel sec
ton. At the breaking out of the war
between the states he did active work as
a home guard and afterwards enlisted in
Capt. H. A. Gray'S company of Gen. ].
]. Decisions brigade. He participated
in all the battles in this section of the
state.
He is survived by three brothers and
two sisters, Alexander and Henry of this
city and William of Mcintosh; Mrs. John
Notes of Peniel, and Mrs. John Fennel
of Hawthorne.
Besides his wife, who was the daugh
ter of the late Rev. ]. w. Thomas of
Peniel, he leaves one son, ]. F. Granger
of St. Louis, Mo-, and three daughters,
Mrs. P. ]. Becks, and Mrs. L. c. Steph-
ems of this city, and Mrs. E. S. Aery OF
Tampa.
Mr.. Granger was one of the best
known men in the county, and was uni
verSally esteemed.
He was "a years of age.
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Contractors Take Notice.
Palatka. Fla. August II 1911

Palatka, Fla, August II, 1910.
The Board of Trustees for Putnam
County Bonds will receive sealed bids
for the construction of ten miles of hard
surfaced road, from the limits of the City
of Palatka, Fla, over the upper Rice
Creek bridge, toward Bannerville, Fla,
until Friday, September 2, 1910, and on
that day, at 10 a. m, will publicly open
and read same at the office of the Board,
722 River street, Patatka, Fla.
Certified check for $4,000 must ac-
company all bids.
Prospective bidders will receive all
plans and specifications the work con-
templated upon application TO R. F. En-
Sey, County Engineer, Palatka, FLA.
Application for Specifications must, be
accompanied by deposit of $500 which
sum will be refunded upon return of
Specificationsin good condition.
STEWART WORDEN,
Secretary.
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DARGIN dies
THIS MORNING.
Condemned Negro Processes
Penitence and is Baptized.

Unless some unexpected orders to the
contrary come from Gov. Gilchrist this
morning, Lawrence Dargan, the negro
who brutally murdered his wife near
Sisco in July of last year, will pay the
penalty for his crime on the gallowS be-
tween 10 and 1890 o'clock this morn
ing.
The hanging will be as private as it
is possible to make it, The scaffold
was erected in the rear of the Jail yard
and can be seen from several directions
for some distance. The condemned
man will be seen by the outside crowd
as he mounts the steps, while he is
standing for the arm and leg straps TO be
fastened, the moose adjusted and the
black cap drawn over his head. Then
the crowd in the streets will sec him
diSappear-that is ALL
AS the trap is sprung Dargin will shoot
down distance of s feet into an enclo-
sure. Here he will be met by DR..
Steen, who will take his pulse and
when the heart ceases TO beat, officially
pronounce him dead.
Sheriff Kennerly will spring the trap,
and in fact personally attend to all de-
tails of the hanging. AS required by
law two of his deputies will be present.
one of whom will be Mr.. p NJ. Hagan.
The law also requires II citizens TO be
present as witnesses, and Mr.. Kennerly
will have no difficulty in securing them,
as more than double that number have
already applied for admission. A min
lister of Dargan'S selection will also be
present and the newspaper men who
desire.
Sheriff Kennerly would have had the
hanging within the Jail walls had it been
possible, but the room does not afford a
sufficient drop. He greatly regrets the
fact that the gallows can be seen from
the outside.
What ceremony of religious nature
is allowed the condemned man will be
held within the Jail walls before the
procession starts for the gallowS. On
the way to the scaffold Dargan will not
be hand -cuffed, but on the trap his legs
and arms will be strapped just before the
drop.
Before this is done he will be given
an opportunity TO say something. Up
TO yesterday morning the condemned
man had not decided whether he would
speak from the scaffold or not. If he
does not the execution will not be long
delayed
Last Friday the 18th inst, Dargan
made public profession of religion, and
since that time has seemed TO be truly
penetent. Several colored ministers
have called on him and TO them all he
has thus expressed himself He devotes
much of his time to reading the bible.
Rev. Sam White, pastor of the Chris
tian church, called upon Dargan last
week and had talk with him concern
ing spiritual matters. This week Oar
gan sent request for Mr.. White TO
visit him again, which he did.
To the News Mr.. White said that the
man seemed truly sorry for
MS sins, and had said that he would die
with the name of Jesus on his lips.
Yesterday at noon Dargan was baptized
oy immersion in the pool in rear of the
all yard.
A large number of people are in from
Ill parts of the county this morning TO
witness the hanging.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-08-19
Bullets and Botany.

A correspondent tells the London
News that being at Palling, in Nor
folk, he asked permission of a local
marsh owner to walk over his mead.
ows. what for" he wanted to know.
"Oh, to do a little botanizing," was the
reply. There was a pause while the
landowner scratched his head. Then,
slowly and suspiciously, mot with a
gun?"
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Notice to Contractors.

The Board of Trustees for County
Bonds, Putnam County, Fla. will receive
sealed bids for the construction of two
miles of Hard Surfaced Road, until Fri
day, August Goth, 1910, and on that day
at 10 a. m, will publicly open same at
their office 722 River street, Palatka,
Fla. Certified check for $25. 90 must ac,
company all bids. The road contem-
plated lies on the Seville Road south
ward, and extends from the limits of the
town of Crescent City. Particulars may
be had by application to R. F. EnSey,
county engineer, Palatka, Fla, and bids
may be left at the office of the Board
until the date and time specified.
S. WORDEN, Secretary.
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Notice of APPLICATION for Tax Deed.

NOtlce OF Apncatlon lor TAX Deed.
Notice is hereby given that G. Jones,
purchaser of Tax Certificate No. 1855, dated
the 9th day of July, A. D., 1908, has filed said
certificate in my office, and has made apli-
cation for tax deed to issue in accordance
with law. Said certificate embraces the fol-
lowing described property situated in Put
nam County, Florida, to-wit:
M of SeA of SwH Qess a. to Lockettl,
Section 20, Township II S, Range 26 e.-l5
acres.
The said land being assessed at the date of
the Issuance of such certificate in the name
of Maud A. Near.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed
according to law, Tax Deed will issue there
on on the 10th day of September, A. D.. 1910.
Witness my official signature and seal
this 10Th day of August, 1910
[Seal1 HENRY H HUTCHINSON,
CLERK Circuit Court Putnam County, Fla.
By Henry Hutchinson, Jr., u. G.
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Ladies' Suit Club.

Mr.. Earnest of the Earnest Co., says
SO many of the ladies have been after
him to get up suit club for them that
he has decided to put one on, provided
he can secure fifty members. This will
have TO be done at once, in order for
the ladies TO get their suits for winter
wear, and il those interested will see
their friends and go in and register, the
required number can soon be secured
50 members at S1.00 per week for Is
weeks, the winning one dropping out
each week Ask your husband how it
is done.
The company wants to start the club
next week,
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Jotice of Application for Tax Deed.

Notice is hereby given that W. W. Moody,
purchaser of Tax Certificate No. 1876 dated
the 9th day of July, A. D., 1908, has filed said
certificate in my office, and has made ap-
plication for tax deed to issue in accordance
with law. Said certificate embraces the fol-
lowing described property, situated in Put
nam County, Florida, to-wit:
Part OF Lot 4, Blk. j. page All, Section o,
Township 10 S, Range q e-12}a acres.
The said land being assessed at the date
of the issuance of such certificate in the
name of Est. Mrs. @. Shelly.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed
according to law, Tax Deed will issue there
on on the 10Th day of September, A. D., 1910.
Witness my official signature and seal
this 10th day of August, 1910.
[Seall HENRY HUTCHINSON,
Clerk Circuit Court Putnam County, Fla.
By Henry Hutchinson, Jr., d. O.
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Notice to Contractors.

The Board of Trustees for County
Bonds, Putnam County, Florida,
will receive sealed bids for the
construction of two miles of Hard Sur
faced Road until Friday, August Goth,
1910, and on that day, at 10 a. m, will
publicly open same at their office No.
722 River street, Palatka, Fla Certified
check for SIS must accompany all bids.
The route of the road contemplated lies
from the creek swamp at the public road
crossing of Dunn'S Creek to the town of
SatSuma, Fla. Particulars may be had
upon application to R. F. Ensey, county
engineer, Palatka, Fla, and bids, may
be left at the office of the Board until
the date and time specified.
S. WORDEN, Secretary.
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N O after

What you want in the way of Harness,
Buggies, Wagons and Farming lmple-
mentS, have got it. The largest stock
from Jacksonville TO Tampa. A great
variety of goods to select from. Wagons
for all, Highg grade and medium. Farm
ing Implements of the best makes. And
all sold with strict guarantee. All
goods are from the best and most reli-
able houses in the country. Come and
look over my stock before you buy, for
am satisfied can save you some
money. | will sell you for less than
others no matter what their price is.
Anything from a needle to locomotive.
Mail orders filled just the same as if you
came yourself, and the price and goods
guaranteed or pay freight both ways.
When you come TO town, ask for
"Edmonson's place." then come up and
| will do the rest. Prices right. Goods
right. And you will be used right.
j. e. EDMONSON,
PALATKA, FLA.
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Notice to Contractors.

The Board of County Commissioners
of Putnam County, Florida, will receive
sealed bids for the repair of the protec-
ton TO the Rice Creek Draw Bridge un-
til Wednesday, September 9TH, 1910, and
on that day at II a. m, will publicly
open same at the court house, Palatka,
Fla
Details of the work contemplated may
be had upon application to r. F. Ensey,
County Engineer.
HENRY HUTCHINSON,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
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Card of Thanks.

] desire to publicly express my heart
felt thanks to my many friends and
neighborS for their assistance and attend
ance upon my wife during her illness
and subsequent death and to assure them
of my sincere appreciation for their
kindneSses; they will ever be gratefully
remembered. George w. Hail.
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Administrators Notice to Credi-
tors and Others.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors,
distributes, legateees and all persons
having claims or demands against the
estate of Martin Griffin, deceased, that
they are required and notified to present
their claims against the estate to the
undersigned, as administrator, within
two years from this date, or that the
same will be barred.
This August 5th, 1910.
THOMAS MURRAY,
Administrator of the Estate of
Martin Griffin, deceased.
2-5-2w
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AN ORDINANCE

To Prohibit Prize Fighting, or the Illus
tration of same by Stereopticon or
Moving Pictures.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and City
Council Of the City of Palatka:
SECTION 1. That hereafter it shall be
unlawful for any person to indulge in
any Prize Fight, OF to illustrate any prize
fight by Stereoptlcon or Moving Pictures.
SECTION 2. Any person violating any
of the provisions Of this ordinance shall,
upon conviction, be punished by fine
not exceeding one hundred dollars. or
by imprisonment not exceeding sixty
days, or both, at the discretion of the
Municipal Judge.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall go
into effect upon ite passage and approx
al by the Mayor.
Passed in open Council this I'd day
Of August, A. D. 1910.
BENZ. |. GAY,
President City Council.
Attest:
A. T. TRAY.
[Seal City Clerk.
Approved Aug. I'd, 1910.
HOWELL A. DAVIS,
s 5-5t Mayor.
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Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years, No appetite, and what did eat
distressed me terribly. Burdock Blood
Bitters cured me."-J. H. Walker,
SEnbury, Ohio,
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Don't Get Run Down

Weak and miserable. If you have Kidney
or Bladder trouble, Dull Head Pains, Di2zi-
ness, Nervousness, Pains in the Back, and
feel tired all over, get u package of Mother
Gray's AUSTRLIAN-LEAF, the pleasant
herb cure. 1t never fails. We have many
testimonials from grateful people who have
used this wonderful remedy. As regulator
1T has no equal. Ask for Mother Gray S
A AUSTRALIAN-LEAF at druggists, or sent
by mail for so cents. sample FREE. Address
The Mother Gray Co., Leroy, N. Y.
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OF UO5tS UUU VIII Cute any CaSG
of Chills and Fever. Price 25c. 4-1-6m
PLANK'S CHILL TONIC is guaranteed
to cure malaria, chills, fever, colds
and lagrippe. Guaranteed to cure a
cold in one night; lagrippe in three
nights. Your money back if it does
not. For sale at all first class drug
stores. 3-25-1yr.
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FREE HOMESTEADS from 40 to 16O
acres land in Ala, Ark, Fla, La, and
Miss, Given Away by the United States
Government TO successful applicants.
Send 25c for information and application
form. DIXIE HOME co. Naranja, Fla.
7-22-6t
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NOTICE.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that four weeks
after the date hereof we will apply, by pc
tition to Hon. J. T. Wills, Judge of the Cir
cult Court of Putnam County, Florida, for
decree authorizing and legaliZing our adop-
ton male child Donald Thomas Mcclellan,
age years, and female child, Lillian Eunice
Mcclellan, age years, both residing in
Putnam County, Florida. This the 22d day
of July. A. D., 1910.
ADNA JOHNSON,
7-29-4w LILLIAN ]. JOHNSON.
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FOR SALE-One engine and boiler,
griSt mill, all practically new for cash or
easy terms. Write or call on S. F.
King, HolliSter, Fla. July l5-.tf
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5 or 6 doses "666" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever Price 25c. 4-1-6m
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FOR RENT-HouSe corner 5th and
Olive, newly papered, painted and
thoroughly repaired. Apply at the
house. 7-22-tf