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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-05-26
DILETTANTE dom
is IN TROUBLE,

Dominique NJ. Dominica, formerly
postmaster at Brooklyn on the G.. S. & F.
Ry. Just over the Putnam county line,
was arrested II miles from NJ ami last
week by U. S. Deputy Marshal Large of
the Miami district and taken TO Jackson
vile where he was on Monday arraigned
before Judge James w. Locke on the
duel charge of issuing a money order
for which he had not received the
money, and forgery.
Dominica was indicted by the federal
grand jury in Jacksonville last Decem-
Der, but his arrest was delayed because
of the failure of the government officials
TO locate him, he having been out of the
state part of the time since the finding
of the true bill.
The warrant for the arrest was mailed
TO Mr.. Large last week Thursday and
was served on Saturday, Dominica hav-
ing been located at the establishment of
land company about twelve miles
from Miami.
8, while postmaster at Brooklyn, Do
minici issued a money order for SIS, re-
mitted by Hutson and Dominica, for
which he had not received the money.
The money order was payable at the
Palatka poStoffice.
1t is also charged that he forged the
name OF ''Dr. J. B. Former" to money
order for S..
Dom.>M. Dominica was formerly a
well-known travelling salesman, from
which business some three years ago he
retired 10 go into the peach growing
business at Brooklyn, Clay Co. While
living at Brooklyn he was weekly
visitor in Palatka and was we'll esteemed
by many of our young men. Dominica
was swell dresser, his style being in
clined toward the extreme in fashion.
Had he been born into the world
woman and his lot cast in this section
the chances are he would have INDUCED
in hobble and harem skirts.
AS he was only man he had TO con
tent himself with double breasted silk
sox, with hat, waistcoat, trousers and
neckwear TO match. He had the incli.
nations OF sport and the income of
flag station agent
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-05-26

Julian c. Calhoun, student in the
University law school al DeLand, is
home for the summer vacation.
Miss Mabel Andersen popular young
lady of Crescent City has been the guest
of the week of Miss Clyde Estes.
Mrs. J.. r. Morrison and daughter,
prominent in the social life of Pomona,
were visitors in the city last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Scott of Carleton
were in the city Tuesday enroute to
Mobcrly, Mo-, for the Sammer.
n. H. Moragnc OF Jacksonville is
spending the week with home lolKs and
interesting our citizens in Jacksonville
real estate, in which business he is now
engaged.
The ladies of the MaccabceS Of the
World will hold their next regular re
view at the home of Mrs. Tromblcy on
Kirby street, Thursday, June list, AT 8 p.
M, to which visiting members are in
vited.
Miss Emma Hightower of Alabama, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. Helms al East
l
antly remembered by large circle OF
friends in this city by reason OF former
visit 10 Mrs. Helms several years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Cooper have gone
on a trip to Norfolk, Washington, Balti-
more and otherpointS and will be absent
some three weeBS. Mr.. Cooper takes
the trip on business connected with G..
NJ. Davis & Sons tank mandatory OF
which he is the secretary.
Judge Z. Noble Calhoun was the ora
tor of the evening al the annual banquet
of the NJ Sigma fraternity OF John B..
StctSon University, DeLand, last Friday
night, and his Grafton is spoken OF as
"one OF the most eloquent speeches
ever heard in the state" a verdict that
will in no way surprise his Palatka
friends.
Mr.. Wilbur for the past year or more
lessee and manager OF the Arlington
Hotel, retired from business this week
and left for Atlanta The Arlington,
now the property OF DR.. Geo..E. WelCh,
has been leased to f. w. Kells, who
will conduct the same as Tooming
house. 1t is said that Mr.. KellS will fiji
up the present dining room for his
Wonderland Theater.
A colored baseball club from DeLand
is here for a series of games with the
local colored club beginning yesterday
afternoon. The local club winning the
game by a score of 10 D. Ii is rumored
that the local club has for its manager
minister of the gospel, and under such
management, expects TO win all games
played this season.
Curtis DUPONT entertained the eighth
grade of the Putnam High School at a
party given at his home on South Fifth
street, last Monday evening, and The
young folks spent a most enjoyable time
The home was prettily decorated with
the class ColorS. Delicious refreshments
were served, and al late hour the hap,
Ply young crowd dispersed one and all
lhankiag their host for an evening OF
rare pleasure.
The Palatka Athletic Association, re-
Gently incorporated under the laws OF
Florida, held its first election under the
new charter last Friday night, when the
following officers and directors were
elected 10 serve for the ensuing year:
+, B. Merrill, president; F. d. WatllcS,
vice president; II. Z. Mcrryday, scCrc-
tary and Walter w. Tilghman, treasurer
The directors are l.. +. Jackson, (. Z.
Rowton, f. H. Wilson, 7. b. Merrill
and II. T.. Merryday.
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new SUBURBAN
HOME SECTION.

County Clerk Henry Hutchinson and
his son, Deputy Clerk Henry Hutchin-
sen, Jr., who some time ago purchased
the total OF seventy-Sevcn acres south of
the PalaIka Heights town site and Join.
ing the boundary line of this city known
as the Loeb, or Garrison place, have had
40 acres of slightly property plated into
lots and streets and will place the same
on the market.
The property lies directly west OF The
Atlantic Coast Line track and is bcauli
full for situation. Good roads have made
this property easily accessible
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POMONA LETTER.

Mrs. c. II. Worcester spent some
time in Jacksonville last week
W. M. Williams, Jr., with Mrs. Will
Jams and baby from south Florida have
been guests of Mrs. w. S. Middleton for
week.
Archer MCDOWELL and his friend
Howard Warren have recently enioyed
trip through the southern part of the
state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Otterson who have
Tor numbur of years resided at Long
Station, have moved back into their
lovely home here, and Pomona is very
glad 10 welcome them -
w. NJ. Williams and Miss Florence
spent Saturday and Sunday in Jackson.
vile in attendance on the Baptist Con.
veniion being held there.
Silver Teas are still being held for the
benefit ofthe church the last two being
with Mrs. J. w. Edmonds and Mrs, Sam,
uel burst; Mrs. EdmondS' was especial
ly we'll attended by both ladies and gen
tlemen, it being in the form of a fare
well party, as Mr.. and Mrs. Edmonds
leave This week Tor Arlington, New Ter
sey. The afternoon was spent in sew
my, games, and the serving OF delicious
refreshments,
MIR. and Mrs. Il. c. Middleton. who
have lived at Long Station for about four
years, but where Mr. Middleton has re-
Gently sold his turpenline interests, are
spending few weeks in this house
around the lake before going north for
the summer
Howard Warren who has been a guest
al Rev w. II. Woodwell's for some
time has returned 10 Washington, D. c.
Miss Mamie Morrison and Mrs. G. r.
Morrison were in Palatka Monday on
business.
5. Z. Peck and ]. w. Tucker were in
Palalka last week.
Miss Eva Smyth, who with her brother
spent some time in Pomona last winter
returned late in the week for a few DAYS
visit with Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Edmonds,
and will accompany them to Arlington,
\. j., leaving this week.
The fine rains OF recent date have done
much good.
Rev. c. n. Krook OF Lake Helen /
visited his daughter day or two lately. /
Mr.. krook was former pastors here. |
Ind has many friends who are ALWAYS
glad 10 receive call from him.
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A drummer approached a girl in
charge of a soda fountain and before
giving his order asked. How is the
milkmaid tonight?"
Milk isn't made; it comes from
cows, you fool" was the retort.-Ex-
change.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-05-26

WANTED-By young man position
as assistant bOokkeeper, office work,
clerking, or soda dispenser. Good ref
erences Address P. o. Box 10, Fort
Myers, Fla.
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Votes in Piano Contest.

\ count of the votes in the Turnage-
Ray contest up 10 Wednesday night
showed the following poll:
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St. Josephs Academy.

The closing exercises OF ST. Joseph,
Academy occurred last, Friday, the 18th
A gold medal donated by Rev. Father
Barry was awarded to Miss Nanet
Trumbley for improvement in music
\ gold medal, donated by Mr. Tromb
ley was awarded Master Alfred TRAY
for attendance and good conduct \
gold medal donated by Mr.. d. J. Caugh
lin was awarded Miss Nane,i 'lromblcy
Tor highest average in studies. \ gold
pen donated by MIR. Geo. +. Gay for i'm.
proVement in writing was drawn for by
Mona Rodda, Alfred TRAY, Francina
Duane, Naneti TrombIey, Annie Boyle,
William Livingston, Frank Mcintosh,
Alfred Rodda, George Broward and Roy
Hagan, was won by Miss franCina Duane.
Rewards of merit were awarded mum
Der OF other pupils for improvement in
studies.
St. James Methodist Church.
H. DUTILL, Pastor,
Services next Sunday will be held as
follows:
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school, J, n.
Superintendent
1900 a. m.-Preaching by the pastor.
1880 p. m.-EvangeliStic services con
Quoted by the pastor.
Everybody welcome.
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5 or 6 doses "b66" will cure any case
OF Chills and Fever, Price, 25c.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-06
Easter
Blooms

once more and all earth seems glad
We are anyway. For we are better
prepared than ever before to supply
you with fine
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building. Their attention at present
is being centered on Bandaging and
First Aid.
The regular D. A r. meeting will
be held Friday, April II II the day is
pleasant. the members will meet
with Mrs Nellie Hapgood Houghton
at Madison. II it is unfavorable
weather, the meeting will be at Mrs.
G.. S. Longleys
Mr.. and Mrs. Omar Sawyer of Lii
" BAY are announcing the birth of
their first born, Beatrice Elizabeth.
The Rebekahs cleared about $2S
from their fair and dinner last Thurs
day.
Mrs. EVE Robinson and her millin-
or. Miss Hathaway. have just return
ed from Boston with spring millinery
and are ready for customers.
Mrs. Henry Merry will go to Farm
ington this week to attend the we'd
ding of Albert E. Andrews and Miss
Mary NJ. Burslev at high noon, Satur-
day. April 8. Following the ceremony
an elaborate dinner will be served.
Chester K. Williams, principal OF
Stratton schools, has been spending
his vacation with his parents IN
Embden.
o. w. Savage was operated on by
DR.. Wing Sunday morning, and is do
ing we'll.
d. NJ. Norton & Sons have tapped
about 600 trees but it has been poor
weather for making syrup thus far.
Gardner Savage, operator at thu
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Nerve Pains

Nerve pains-neuralgia 1t doesn
take much to bring on some neural
ola main that causes such suffering by
lis intensity and lingering. Don 1t
take harmful internal drugs that
merely Supply but do not stop the
pain. Use LEES LINlMENT-just
rub il i'm well over the painful locali-
ty-and note how quickly and thor
ouebly the pain is dissipated and
caused to disappear. 1t is really
wonderful what beneficial effects
LEES LINIMENT has. Not only
in neuralgia pains is LEES LINZ
MENT good but also for rheumatism
sciatica, bruises, injuries, stitf joints
lame back and sore spots. LEE 3
IINlMENT is the king of all external
annlications-e who has ever
used it will say so, and satisfied users
are tbe ones who certainly can tell.
Take our word that LEES LINIMENT
is a wonder. then get bottle, use it,
and YOU will thank us for the tip We
gave YOU. In full 4-ounee bottles
TWICE the usual quantity for %
cents. At drug and general stores.
1874
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BINGHA II.

The electric light plant has been
installing an upright boiler In the
power station and the result is no.
very satisfactory as yet. Sometimes
We have lights and again we do not.
There was a dance given at Grange
hall last Tuesday evening with music
by Greene's orchestra.
A dandy new line of spring Shoes
and Hats for Men, Boys and Children
at Dongan's.
Mrs. James Reynolds of Moscow
has been visiting friends in Lewiston
the past week.
Eula Bean intends to go to Cara
funk this week to work for Mrs. Jo-
seph Spaulding.
There was large attendance at
the Bingham Grange anniversary din
ner Saturday of last week.
George Hardlng's son, Fred. who
has been i'll with pneumonia. Is
thought to be slowly improving.
Mrs. viii Robinson. who is very
i'll with pneumonia, now has two
trained nurses, one for night and one
for day
We now have two thousand Easter
post cards on display. Each month
brings US the latest and best designs
from all of the post card publishers
Lander & Moore. Bingham.
On April II. Caratunk will present
the drama plain People at Sterl-
ing's he'll. The entertainment will be
followed by ball with music by
Greenes orchestra.
Mrs. Lucy Bates is at No. Arson
visiting friends. Flossie Bates from
Carry Ponds, is spending four
weeks vacation with Mrs. +. E. Wit
tum.
New Spring Suits for Men. Boys
and Children, coming in every day at
Donigans.
John Briggs of Bath, is in town for
a week or two.
Charles Pierce has moved into the
Pooler house in Moscow
e. w. Moore is having the interior
of his store repainted and will make
extensive improvements.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Burgess, who have
been in town the past year or two
are soon to leave town. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Burgess may settle in
RumfOrd.
Mr.. End Mrs. Earl Taylor have a
baby daughter, born March 81.
Lewis Morse, son of George Morse
of Watervile is clerk for Whitney
& Lander.
Although weather conditions We're
very unfavorable the Congregational
circle realized about $75 from their
recent fair
500 rolls of Medium Weight Sheath
ing Paper at SOC roll, at Donigan's.
Merton T. Goodrich has resigned
his position as principal of the Dix
field High school, to accept a posi-
ton rendered him as instructor in
mathematics at the South Framing
ham High school, South birmingham,
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NORTH ANSON.

T. Leon Patterson. assistant in Bi-
ology, Sheffield Scientific school, Yale
university, is one of the North Arson
boys who is doing good work in his
chosen profession. The United States
Department of Agriculture recently
issued a pamphlet. Investigations in
to the Habits Of Certain Sarcopha-
gidae," written by Mr.. Patterson
Uncle Joshua Peaks was ninety-two
years old on March 6. He will be
membered as a resident of this vii
lage only few years ago. He now
lives with his daughter in Somerville,
Mass.
Commencement exercises and alum
nj reunion of Arson academy will oc-
cur May % and 26. Baccalaureate
Sunday is May 81. Attempts are on
foot to have a good sized alumni
crowd back to the dinner and ball. 1t
is hoped that all alumni In town will
get in touch with those out of town.
Schools in Embden will open Tues
day, April %.
Boy Scouts of America are holding
weekly meetings In the Academy
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a few years past. Mrs. Morse was
eighty-six years of age and the widow
of James c. Morse, who died some
years ago. She leaves five daughters,
Mrs. John Wentworth of Smithfield
Mrs. Frank York of Skowhegan, Mrs.
Andrew Nichols, Mrs. Chas. Oliver of
West Mills and Mrs, Chester Sheaff
of Norridgewock.
Mrs. Hattie Meservey and daughter
of Guilford are visiting Mrs. J G.
Morrow, a sister of Mrs. Meservey.
Herbert hurry has sold his farm to
"a Mr.. Woodsum of Massachusetts,
who has moved onto the Abbott farm
recently purchased by r. l.. Abbott
the latter going to Sidney.
Spring is surely here. The antos
are running through the drifts.
Our town assessors, Will Osborne
and George T. Tibbetts, have made US
the usual call.
The price of potatoes seems to have
advanced just in time to sell more
| fertilizer.
The Emmons mill has started the
spring saving.
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* The News of Somerset's Busy Towns X

Mass He assumed his new duties
March %.
Bineham Musical club met with
/ Mrs George Dorr Friday. March 81.
AT 80 p. IN. study, the life OF Men
delssohn and review questions on
Schubert. Mrs Edith Burgess, com
mitfee on musical program. Program
7 Nendelssohn; papers; youth to u.
/ Mrs. Gallivan; . to 49, MIS- Ne''
Moore. Describe him as man, Mrs.
J. Lander; questions on Schuber'
Mrs. Florence Owens; piano SOLO,
Mendelssohns spring song MISS
Weston; vocal solo, Mendelssohh
song. Mrs. Dorr; piano solo, Mrs. Cal
Ivan: vocal duet, Mrs Henderson
and Burgess; piano solo, Mendels-
shons wedding march, Mrs. owens
vocal solo Mrs. Moore.
The comedy drama given TUESDAY
night of this week for the beneht OF
the Congregational church was We'll
patronized and the parts rendered III
a very creditable manner. The fali-
ure of the electric lights 10 run on
that night made il necessary to use
kerosene lamps The following Is
the cast of characters Ezekiel
Fletcher. village postmaster and jus
tice of the peace. Ralph Goodrlch'
Charles Desmond. the mail carrier.
Wade Baker; Ralph Thorne. tourist
Ernest Fentiman; Jonas Desmond.
Charley's uncle Walter Fentlman'
Deacon Perkins, town constable as
we'll Ralph Gallant; Will Wash
White. of Southern ancestry, Herbert
Magoon; Patrolman Rounds, Walter
Fentiman; Elizabeth Fletcher, who
keeps things moving, better known
as Bets" Mira Fentiman; Hannah
/ Fletcher. Zeke's boss, Laura Gallant;
/ Myra Bigelow. the village beauty
1 Maude Hilton. Act 1.-The Store and
| Post Office at Swapstown. Me. Act
/ Jonah Desmond's Farmyard. Act
3-Interior of the Grist Mill. Act a
Parlor of the Palmer House, Chicago
during the Worlds Fair.
NOTICE.
Your attention is called to the faci
that the annual meeting and roll cal
of the Congregational church will be
held on the afternoon of Saturday
April 10. at p. m.
Following the roll call there will be
the election of officers for the ensuing
year, and all business of the church
and corporation will be transacted al
this time.
We earnestly solicit the presence OF
all who are in any way associated
with the business of this session.
In the evening at Fraternity build
ing free supper and entertainment
will be furnished to all members OF
the church and parish. We shall try to
make this occasion both pleasant
and profitable for all. Will you kind
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SOLON.

The Poverty ball which was to have
been given by the Grange this week,
Is postponed until Tuesday evening,
April IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Swain of West
erly, R. l.. are receiving congratula-
tions on the birth of a son on Satur-
day April |.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Bicknell of No.
Madison were in town Tuesday.
A terrible accident startled our
people Tuesday morning when the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hoyt
of Madison was coming to town with
his uncle with a loaded team, one Of
the horses kicked, striking the child
in the forehead making a very ugly
wound The hoy was token fmmedi-
ately to Dr. Greene's Office, who did
Nnat skill could to alleviate his SUI
fering.
The comedy drama Down East, y
was given in Carratunk hall to good
house by Bingham talent for the ben
eft of the Congregational church at
Bingham.
Mrs. George Chase underwent a
surgical operation at her home Satur-
day, April |, by DR. S. f. Greene.
Potatoes are being shipped from
this station. A number of cars this
week the price being 42c.
North Somerset Grange met in reg
ular session Saturday, April |, with
forty-two members in attendance.
Two candidates were instructed in
the third and fourth degrees. the
work being very ably done by Myron
Jewett Master of East Madison
Grange. The next meeting will be
held April Is, for which the follow
ing program has been arranged:
Readings, Emma Irvine, Eva Baker,
Bertha Libbey; song, Ivan Brown;
recitation Marion Whipple. Members
please come prepared to give a quo
tation. Topic, Breeding and Heredi-
ty," to be opened by Geo Smith.
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas. God has seen fit to remove
suddenly from our midst Cecil Cross
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+ Is honor us by your presence. Sup
per will be served at six o'clock.
/ Per order of Committee,
HARRY CT INNINGS,
r. H. FOSS.
II. O. CHASE,
bingham. Me. April .. 1911.
HARTLAND.

w L. Anderson was in Newport for
the day.
Miss Lena Hazelton of Bridgton Wis
tied last week with her sister, Mrs.
i Elmer Libby.
MIR and Mrs. f. l.. Fuller went
Saturday TO Bangor for few days
visit with Mrs Fuller's parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. Caleb Palmer.
/ NJ. c. Foss and Harold Doe of Ath-
ems were visitors In town Saturday.
Mrs. William Morrison went Mon
day 10 Madison for visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. James Per
kins.
Mrs. Guy Fuller WIS called to Lew
fston last week by the serious illness
of her grandmother.
Mr.. and Mrs. James f. Fuller are
receiving concentrations over the re
cent birth Of a son. Donald Walker
Mrs +. s Weber OF Elm street is
visiting at her former home in Bel
fast.
Deputy Sheriff e. r Dow Of New
port was a business visitor here Fri
day of last week.
Clarence l.. Scammon returned
Monday to Portland after weeks
visit with his mother, Mrs. D. E.
Firth.
Albert Fish of Athens was in town
Friday, calling on relatives.
Arthur Baird spent the week end at
his home on upper Academy street
He was accompanied home by
friend Arthur Halves. who is also a
student at Colby college.
In nIFn
calling on friends Friday and Satur-
day
A. II. Buck has moved from Elm
street to the Fields place on upper
/ Commercial street.
A. d. Baird has returned home
having closed his numbering opera
tons in that vicinity.
DEFERRED NEWS.
B. H. Moulton has been in Bos-
ton attending a telephone meeting
The Outlook club WAS entertained
at the Park house parlors Tuesday
afternoon by Mrs. lveletta B. Nut
ting. During the afternoon the fol
lowing officers were elected. Mrs.
Nellie w. Haley, president Mrs.
saba F. Coston, vice president, Mrs.
Iveletta B. Nutting. secretary and
treasurer. Mrs. Batchelder, Mrs,
Coston and Mrs Sprague were ap-
pointed for the Calendar Committee.
Delegate to State Federation, Mrs.
Sara C. Page; alternate, DR.. Jennie
Fuller.
Mrs. Jennie Schwartz. who has
been visiting with friends in Dexter,
returned home early last week.
Mrs. II. L. Williams and daughter,
! Miss Hazel Williams, returned last
week from a trip to New York city.
A c. Bowman was business Wis
| itor in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer L. Fuller, who
have been spending their honeymoon
in Boston, returned this past week to
their home on Elm street
Mrs Mary l. Fuller spent Wednes-
day of last week in Bangor.
Miss Louise Hopkins of Bangor, is
in town on professional business.
Miss Frances Lancey left Thurs
day for Boston where she will meet
friends and continue her trip to Ber-
muda.
Miss Katherine Prescott of Bangor
is a guest at the home of Mrs. Mary
/ l. Fuller on Elm street
j. H. Haley was in Skowhegan a
/ portion of last week.
+. II. Whitcomb was in Skowhegan
for the day last Thursday.