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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Mr.. Chesser's Candidacy.

Mr. James NJ. Chesser Sr. of Hollister,
probably one of the best known, as he
is one of the oldest, citizens of the
county has made his announcement as a
candidate for Representative in the
Legislature.
1t has been the custom of the News TO
make some special mention of each
new candidate, calling attention to such
candidates announcement as it appears.
In the case of Mr.. ChesSer, however,
the News will vary the custom by al.
lowing Mr.. CheSSer to speak for him
self, which he has kindly consented to
do in the following communication:
Editor PALATKA NEWS:
Please allow me small space in your
valuable paper to say: | have been in
Putnam county and vicinity ever since
1857, when came out of the Indian
war of 1867. | bought place on the
Etoniah scrub, called the Boyd place,
settled and lived there until the civil
war broke out in 1861, when | left my
place and went into the Confederate
service, serving through the war | re-
turned to Florida after the war and have
lived in Putnam county ever since, ex-
cept for short time in VoluSia county
am willing to go before the people of
Putnam county on my merits as citi-
zen. have big family and was
wounded seven times in the Confederate
war am a cripple and scarcely able TO
do much work. am poor man and
can't afford to canvass the county, but
will attend the meetings and discuss the
issues before the people. can't make
a regular canvas from house 10 house as
should be done, as can't afford it, SO
ask your careful consideration in my be-
half
James NJ CheSser, Sr.
Hollister, Fla. March 30th, 1910.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
CLAUDE L'ENGLE
OPENS CAMPAIGN
For Senatorship in Palatka
wednesday night.

Claude L'Englc, Tallahassee journal.
ist and thorn -the-fleSh of the Inter
estS" and any other old thing that looks
like graft, visited Palatka Wednesday
night in his ''on TO Washington" cam
paign for the United States SenatorShip.
But little advance notice of Mr..
L'Engle'S coming was given, and for
this reason the attendance at his court
house meeting was not large, though the
audience was composed of some of
Palatka'S best known citizens.
MIR. L'Engle was introduced by Hon.
). J. Hilburn, who referred briefly to
his work and influence as journalist
and predicting that if he could talk as he
could write there would be something
doing in the senatorial campaign.
Mr.. L'Engle briefly sketched his
methods of campaign which he referred
to as ''see 'em and ask 'em." Told how
he had travelled into every section all up
and down tie state, getting acquainted
with the people personally, and famil-
iarizing himself with their needs. The
plan was his own invention but was one
all candidates were free to use. If he
was nominated he would owe his sue
cess to everybody instead of somebody.
He went thoroughly into the public
records of his opponents, ex-Gov. Brow
ard and Senator Taliaferro, and when
he got through with them they looked
small.
Mr.. L'Engle talked two hours. His
speech was an A l stump effort. He
secured the immediate attention of his
hearers and kept that attention TO the
end of his talk AT the conclusion of
his address he was roundly applauded.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Road Contract Awarded.

Chairman Geo. B. Selden of the
board of trustees for Putnam county
bonds, informed the News yesterday
that the board had closed a contract
with w. A. Walton TO construct the new
hard road from San Mateo to, and in
cIuding the approaches to the proposed
draw bridge over Dunn'S Creek, and
that Mr.. Walton would make an early
start on the work.
"We have just completed the steel
bridge over Etoniah Creek" said Mr.
Selden, "and the material is on the
ground for the new DunnS Creek draw
bridge. The material arrived yesterday
and is on lighter and in the creek.
This bridge will be built quickly as
possible.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Putnam Legislative Candidates.

Editor w. B. Crawford of the Pensa,
cola Evening News, a son of Hon. H.
Clay Crawford, secretary of state, has
been writing of the legislative candi.
dates SO far to announce from the differ.
ent counties in Florida. OF the Putnam
county candidates Editor Crawford says;
SIN Putnam four candidates have an
nounced for the two seats allowed that
county. We see that our friend, w. A.
Russell, of the Palatka News, is among
the ANNOUNCED" and here's hoping
that he will be among those elected.
Editor Russell served in the session OF
1907, along with Brother Mckenzie,
editor of the Palatka Times Herald, and
he made good record. Russell is one
OF the safest and most conservative men
in the state, and Putnam county ought
not to lose the opportunity of having
him again represent her in the legiSla-
tive halls at Tallahassee. The other
candidates from Putnam are Henry Nc
Kenzie, G. L. Sipprell, and W. S, Mid
dleton,"
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CAMPAIGN WILL
Open APRIL 2Ist
When County Candidates Will
Go Before the People.

The campaign committee, a sub
committee of the county democratic ex
ecutive committee, and composed oil
F. j. Fearnside, chairman; ]. N. Black
well, secretary, f. Noble Calhoun, y.
Brantly and R. H. Browning met Tues.
day afternoon and made the appoint.
ments for candidates in their campaign
throughout the county.
The arrangement for all local meet,
ingS is left with the precinct committee
man of that precinct, who will arrange
meetings TO be held at noon of the day
appointed.
This will be the hour of meeting in
all precincts, except the meeting for
Palatka, which will he held at the Court
House on the night before the election
AT these meetings it is expected that
the candidates for Senator and Repre-
Sentatives will be present and-address
the people, and other county candidates
will enjoy the same privilege, provided
they SO elect
The places and dates OF meetings as
arranged by the campaign committee
are as follows:
Crescent City, Thursday April 21.
Welaka, Friday April p.
Bostwick, Tuesday April %.
Bannerville. Wednesday April n.
Baldwin, Friday April 29
Grandin, Saturday April 80.
Francis, Monday May I'd.
HolliSter, Tuesday May 3d.
lnterlaehen Wednesday May 4th.
Johnson, Thursday May 5th.
San Mateo, Saturday May 7th.
Palatka, Monday night, May 9th.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
CRUSHED UNDER
MOVING TRAIN.

A strange man travelling in the manner
of a tramp, was cut in two and crushed
under and between two freight cars OF
train No 333 south bound near Buffalo
Bluff bridge at II 80 a. m. last Tuesday.
The man had asked permission of bridge
tender Henry l.. Green earlier in the
day to cross the bridge. He was told
that it was against the rules. The man
also told Mr.. Green that he was hungry
and was given something to eat, after
which he walked back toward the north
Later, when train No. 333 was tagged to
proceed across the bridge the man was
seen TO scramble up the embankment as
if TO board the train. The conductor
saw that he missed it and stopping his
train, went back to discover that the
mans right leg had been severed by the
wheels and that his body was badly
crushed. Death was almost inStantan-
eous.
Sheriff Kennerly was notified, and
Justice Marshall and Deputy Sheriff Hag-
an went to the scene of the accident,
held an inquest and verdict was found
in accordance with above facts.
"The man appeared to be about 55
years DID," said Deputy Hagan, "and
was about 5 feet 7 inches tall, light hair,
short clipped mustaSche, fair complexion,
blue eyes and weighed about 100 pounds.
There were no marks on his body by
which he could be identified, nor any
letters to show who he was. He had a
small open faced nickel watch, a new
putty knife, an Ever.ready American
safety razor, a pair of spectacles and IS
cents in money. His body was buried at
SatSuma"
Mr.. Hagan thought by the clothing in
his suit case that the man was a painter
He attempted TO board the moving train
between freight cars
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Will Aid Local Church.

Among the prominent winter visitors
at Crescent City this season is Mrs. Olive
Muir Fuller, who, before her marriage
to a prominent New York physician
some years ago, was a well-known elo-
cutionist and who frequently appeared
in both public and private capacity as a
platform entertainer.
Mrs. Fuller has been induced to ap-
pear in auditorium at Crescent City in
aid of the Baptist church of that place
next Tuesday evening, the 5th inst, at
which time Miss Pitts, most accom-
pliShed young lady visitor, will assist
with several musical selections.
The BaptistS of Crescent City are be-
ing congratulated upon this success in
securing these accomplished entertain-
erS, and the propects are that large
audience will be present.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Andrews and Mrs.
Barnes, of New Haven, who have spent
the winter here, left for their homes Sat
urday.
Mrs. Hugh Cook of Richmond, Va,
leaving the same day, will spend a few
weeks in Cedar Keys and other places
before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Reeve, L. A. Hub
bard, wife and daughter, Mabel, join a
party at Jacksonville to return to their
home in Acquaboque, Long Island. Mrs.
Reeve, the only one of the party seeking
better health by winter in the south, is
much improved.
S. A. Eastman and wife have returned
TO Milford, Mass, after several weeks
delightfully."- spent here and a visit to
Palm Beach and Davtona.
Fred Steel and Donald Mann were
participants at delightful week end
house party at San Mateo.
Mrs. Eva Corthell was a visitor for
several days of Mrs. NJ. r. Kiff of Palatka
Hights.
Mrs. ]. Fraser and Miss Hattie were
visitors TO Palatka.
Edward and Ralph Talbot left for New
York. While here spending the winter
at their winter home, the boys did a
most excellent job of house painting
and "The Palmetto" is certainly a credit
to them.
"Grandma Stoddard," who has been
visiting her son, Fred, in Hastings, is
here calling on old friends before re-
turning to her daughter, Mrs. Alice Ga
no, in Nashville, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs julius Jenkins of Chic
ago, are guests of MIR. Jenkins mother,
Mrs. ]. T. Jenkins.
Rev. S. J. Townsend and wife enter
tained AT dinner on Tuesday, in honor of
a number -four departing winter friends.
Solon Stanton and wife were stop
over guests of NJ. " Millard on their
way 10 Topeka, Kansas.
E. Leonard is now enjoying all the
comforts of home in his new cottage
Cosy Corner"
Mrs. Jones gave an EGG hunt" for the
Jenny Wren Club, on Tuesday. All
report grand time, and consider Mrs.
Jones an ideal hostess.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
rheumatism,

More than nine out of every ten cases
of rheumatism are simply rheumatism
of the muscles, due to cold or damp, or
chronic rheumatism In such cases no
internal treatment is required. The
free application of Chamberlain Lini-
ment is all that is needed, and it is GER
tain to give quick relief Give it u
trial and see for yourself how quickly
it relieves the pain and soreness The
medicines usually given internally for
rheumatism are poisonous or very
strong medicines. They are worse
than useless in cases of chronic and
muscular rheumatism. For sale by
Alderman Stewart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Palatka, March 3Oth, 1910.
Best Treatment for Colds.

'Most ordinary colds will yield to
the simplest treatment, says the Chi
cago Tribune, 'moderative laxatives.
hot foot Gbaths, free perspiration and
an avoidance of exposure to cold and
wet after treatment While this
treatment is simple, it requires con-
siderable trouble, and the one adopting
it must remain in doors for day or
two, or fresh cold is almost sure to
be contracted and in many instances
pneumonia follows. Is it not better
to pin your faith to an old reliable
preparation like Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, that is famous for its cures of
colds and can always be depended
upon? For sale by Ackerman-Stewart
Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
CONVICT LEASE
SYSTEM SCORED
By Florida Writer in the Sa-
vannah Morning News.

A Florida correspondent of the Sa.
vannah Morning News sends that paper
the following:
Florida's greatest disgrace today is the
convict lease system. While the state
is developing and blooming as never be-
fore as a land of promise it still clings to
this system. Georgia has abolished il
and there is perceptible sentiment
throughout Florida that this State should
follow suit. In fact step toward this
goal was taken last summer when the
legislature authorized the purchase of a
state prison farm. There is no doubt
but that the system is doomed.
In many parts of the state candidates
are taking notice of this feeling and are
pledging themselves 10 do all possible TO
abolish 1t. Both press and public of
llcialS are fast swinging into line by
coming out against this system and urg-
ing its abolition.
AS noticeable as this sentiment and
perhaps much more SO is sentiment
throughout the state for good roads,
This can be found especially in the an
nouncmentS of candidates for the office
OF county commissioner. Throughout
the state many of those announcing are
coming out on good roads platform. 1t
is sign of the great awakening which
is transforming state that very few
years ago was but wilderness into a
state covered with prosperous cities and
towns and farms.
There is also demand from some
quarters that legislative candidates de-
clare themselves regarding a national in
come tax as that amendment TO the Fed
eral constitution will come before the
next legislature, but no special thought
yet has been given to this.
The announcing of the candidates has
resulted in a somewhat increased num-
Der OF voters paying their poll taxes.
Under the present law the voter must
pay his own poll and this is going 10
cause small vote. But they are coming
out more rapidly now.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Harlem, Fla.
To the Democratic Voters of School District

Notice of Application for Tax Deed.
Notice is hereby given that j. W. Hill,
purchaser of tax certificate No. l12S, dated
the 4th day of July, A. d I, 1898, has filed said
certificate in my office, and has made appl-
cation for tax deed to issue in accordance with
law, Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Putnam county,
Florida, to-wit:
An Of Blocks 1872, ls3 1874, 1856, IsG 1877, 1873 and
1e9-Palatka,
The said land being assessed at the date OF
the issuance of such certificate in the name OF
Unknown. Unless said certificate shall
be redeemed according to law, tax deed will
issue thereon on the 3Oth day of April, A. D.,
1910.
Witness my official signature and seal this
the LIST day Of Apr, A. D., 1910.
tSeall HENRY HUTCHINSON.
Clerk Circuit CT. Putnam Co, Fla.
BY Henry Hutchinson, Jr., d. O.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
For County Commissioner.

Mr.. J. J. Green of Bardin is making
announcement this week as candidate
for County Commissioner from the
Fourth District. Mr.. Green is farmer
and stock raiser and has lived in Putnam
county since seven years of age, and is
therefore well-known to the people,
more particularly those in his own sec.
ton, where he has resided for IS years.
He is a good citizen in the best mean
ing of that term, and in the event of his
election the county will get efficient
service. Mr.. Green is in favor of i'm
p oYementS.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received at the office of
Supt of City Water Works of Palatka,
Florida, until II o'clock noon, April 80,
1910, for putting down six inch well at
the pumping station. On April 30th,
1910, bids will be opened by the Water
Committee of the Board of Aldermen
and contract awarded Information can
be had at the office of superintendent, 10
which all bids should be directed mark.
ed "Bids for Well" The water com
mittee reserves the right TO reject any or
all bids. n. S. COLLINS,
Supt. City Water Works
Palatka, Fla, Mar. 80, 1910. 4-1.4t
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Palatka, Fla, Feb. 10th, 1910.
For Representative.

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam Co:
l Will be Il candidate in the approaching
primary for the office of Representative in
the Legislature, Tor which office l respect
fully solicit your support In the event of
my selection as one of your representatives,
| will strive earnestly to serve your interests
and those of the state of Florida Intelligent
cratic ideals. w. A. RUSSELL.
To the Voters of Putnam county:
| hereby announce my candidacy for Rep
resentative of Putnam county, subject to
the coming Democratic primary, and re-
spectfully solicit the support of my friends
throughout the county.
w. s. MIDDLETON.
To the Voters OF Putnam County:
Will be n candidate in the approaching
primary for the office OF Representative to
the Legislature. My platform is the Etoniah
Drainage aud that implies agriculture and
G. l.. SIPPRELL,
Florahome, Fla.
To the Democratic Voters of Putnam 90:
Yielding to the urgent requests OF a num-
ber OF friends throughout the county l am
candidate for representative In the LegtS-
lature, subject to the Democratic primary.
Believing that my familiarity with legisa-
tive affairs, my acquaintance with public
men and knowledge of the requirements of
my constituency will be of material benefit
and with an earnest desire to serve YOU, l
respectfully solicit your support. If nomi-
mated and elected my very best efforts viii
and l shall be ever mindful to guard, to the
very best OF my ability, the welfare of the
people. Very Respectfully.
HENRY S. MCKENZIE,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For State Senator.

To the Democratic voters OF Putnam Go. Fla.
hereby respectfully announce myself us
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, l
shall be pleased to have your support.
Respectfully,
&. ]. HILBURN.
Palatka, Fla, Feb. 10th, 1910.
To the Democratic voters of Putnam 90:
l 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
tice uninf1uenced by any faction, trust or
and should l 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??, 1910-04-01
New Commissioner Candidate.

Mr.. J. L. Burt of Palatka Heights, the
well-known Lemon street druggist, has
his announcement this week as candi-
date for county commissioner from this,
the Palatka district. Mr.. Burt is native
of this city and a member of one of our
oldest and most honored families. He
is successful business man of ability
and integrity and should his talents be
called into service the News feels GER
tain there would be no disappointment
Mr.. Burt will make a clean, dignified
appeal for support of the democratic
voters of the second commissioners dis
-.
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Presbyterian Church Benefit.

A benefit entertainment will be given
at the Wonderland Theatre on Friday
night, April Sth, under the auspices of
the Presbyterian Church choir. Good
music will be a feature of the evening,
aud homemade candy will be on sale.
The patronage of the public will be
greatly appreciated by these in charge.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01

To the Democratic voters of Putnam Co.
am now serving my first term as your
County Treasurer, an office which hold by
your suffrage and for the honor of which |
have always felt particularly grateful TO
you 1t is a trust shall be able to return to
you unimpaired at the end of my term, and
one that, with your approval, should again
like to assume. therefore take this oppor-
tunityto say that will again be candl-
date in the coming primary, and respect
fully ask your support.
j. Il. EDMONSON.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01

To the Democratic voters OF District No. /:
once more announce myself as candl-
date for School Commissioner of Putnam
County, District Mol. l thank you for past
favors, and again offer my services in ad-
yancing the educational interests of my
District, County and state. l have hereto
fore done the best have known, and shall
continue to do so should you see fit to give
me the position in the coming primary
election. Yours truly,
I II GREEN
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
Bridge COMPLETED.

The 90 foot steel bridge across Eton-
niah Creek at Banana Mills, provided
for in the recent county bond issue, has
been completed by the Converse Bridge
Company of Chattanooga, Tenn, under
supervision of County Engineer, r. F.
FnSey
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
MIR. Neubeck Withdraws.

To the voters of Commissioners Dis
trict No. 2: hereby withdraw my in
tentons to enter the race for County
Commissioner, owing to conflicting
business interests.
beg to express my sincere thanks to
the many friends and supporters who in
duced me to consider the race. My
best efforts will be turned to assisting
you in securing satisfactory representa-
tive. Sincerely Yours,
]. p. Neubeck.
Po1otlo March 3Oth 1910
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01

This is to announce that am candidate
for Supervisor of Registration for Putnam
county, and solicit the votes of all
Democrats in the coming primary. The Of
in future fill 1t to the entire satisfaction of
the public. Thanking one and all for sup
port in the past, remain. Yours to serve,
HENS PETERMANN.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01

shall again be n candidate for the office
of Tax Assessor, and ask your support in
coming primary. l appreciate fully past
favors, and feel that l have always been
conscientious and fair with all in my past
work, and promise the same in the future.
then help me In again that may serve at
least one term in our NEW court house.
Very respectfully,
G. II, BtTLLARD.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
For County Commissioner.

To the Democratic voters of Commissioner
District No. /:
will be IA candidate in the approaching
Democratic primary for the Office of County
Commissioner from District No. l. 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??, 1910-04-01
For Tax Collector.

To the Democratic Voters of Putnam Co..
/ hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office OF Tax Collector of Putnam Go.
If my service, since APPOINTED, has been sat
isfactory, l Will appreciate your support in
the approaching primary.
Respectfully,
X. j. HANCOCK.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-01
To the Democrats of Putnam County,

make my announcement for Representative
in the Legislature for Putnam county in the
coming primary to be held in Putnam county
May 10, 1910. | announce myself upon the
Democratic state Platform. | am u democrat
OF the old school. Justice to all, special priv
iliges to none. If elected Will serve the peo-
pie to the best of my ability, therefore l ask
a careful consideration Oh the part of the farm
ers and stock raisers and all the people of Put
nam county. am as ever, yours fraternally,
JAMES NJ. UHESSER, Sr.
HolliSter Mar. 80, 1910.