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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31
G.. K. JONES'.

Mr.. C. K Jones, of Pelahatchie, re-
quests the News to announce his candidacy
for the office of chancery clerk. Mr.,
Jones is well known young man OF Beat
4, where he was born and raised. In his
home town he has the respect and liking
Of all who know him. and his acquain-
tances have the utmost confidence in his
honesty and business ability. Sober, hon
est, competent and industrious, he would
make a splendid chancery clerk. tie i
not the candidate of any faction running
strictly on his own merits, but he hopes
to be the candidate of all the people IN
the primary. Consider his claims before
voting.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31
T. 6 MAY

Mr.. L. S. May authorizes the News 10
place his name in our announcement COZ
umn as a candidate for chancery clerk,
Mr. May needs no introduction to the
people of this county as he was one of
the candidates for this office in the last
election. He was in the run-off with Mr..
Gayden. being the voters second choice
for chancery clerk.
Mr. May is in every way. qualified for
the office, being first class bookkeeper,
pennran and all around business man.
With him as their chancery clerk, the af-
fairs of the office will be we'll attended to
and the people will receive prompt and
courteous attention.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31

A suit for $4,000 damages has been
instituted against the jackson News by
Henry Jenes Of Rankin County, on account
of report in that paper relative to the
killing of a negro, it being charged that
Jones did the killing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31
The question is Propounded, q

The question is propounded, "Shall
children be taught how to save or how to
spend money!" Well, if they dorot learn
how to spend intelligently they will never
have much to save, and if they donot
save they will never have much to spend
And there you are with another endless
chain argument.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31
ELLIS DONNELL.

The News this week carries the an
nouncement of Ellis Donnell for the of
fee of chancery clerk to ill the vacancy
caused by the death of Jno. A. Gayden.
Mr.. Donnell is live young farmer from
Beat 5, and thoroughly competent to Fill
the position that he seeks. He is ener-
getic, and an intelligent gentleman. and
il elected will make good.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31

Several bales of cotton have been bought
by Magee merchants. A good crop is re-
ported in that county, the rain not doing
so much damage down there.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31

Happiness is human quality Some
are happy in any circumstances, other are
miserable rolling in wealth. 1t depends
on you.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31
Loss Of Time Means Loss Of Pay.

Kidney trouble and the ills It
breeds means lost time and lost
nav. to many working man. M.
Balent, 1914 Little Penna ST. Stea-
tor Ill. was so bad from kidney
and bladder trouble that he could
not work, but he says: I took 70
lev Kidney pills for only a short
time and got entirely well and was
soon able to go back to work, and
am feeling we'll and healthier than
before Foley Kidney Pills are
tonic in action, quick in results-a
good friend to the working man OF
woman who suffers from kidney
ills. Sold by all druggists.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31

Don't get the idea that people are down
on you-if you don't have friends it's
your own fault.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31

number. The present system is that the
prisoners are kept on county farms and
very little real benefit is derived by the
various counties.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-08-31

What is said about you behind your
back never injuries you--it's what said to
your face.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
To Establish Drinking Fountain

The Palatka WomanS Club has in
view another important improvement
for this city and isfmalling arrangements
for its provision. This improvement is
nothing less than a sanitary drink
ing fountain SO located as TO be handy
10 the business district. The location
has not yet been decided, and Mrs. Geo.
e. Gay and other members of the club
will be thankful for suggestions and
help in providing the right location.
Ii is the purpose of the ladies TO pro-
vide an ornamental fountain-one that
can be used by horses as well as men.
1t has been reported 10 the club that
horses often suffer for water, drivers
being too careless, or cruel, TO take
time to drive TO the fountain near the
court house. AT present the club has
So TO its credit from the sale of Christ
mas stamps in previous years. Their
sale this holiday season will also go TO
this fountain fund.
one a Merry Xmas and Happy New
Year, will, as stated by one of the ladies
OF the club give the horses refresh
ing drink for many years" The club
gets SSk per cent of the money paid out
for these stamps, with the stipulation
that it be used for health work. The
club wishes TO push the sales this year
vigorously in order TO get money
enough TO purchase this sanitary foun-
tain, and request that all will use them
10 paste on holiday letters and parcels.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
The Palatka Drive.

The organization of the river front of
Clay county into a road district, and the
voting OF bonds for the improvement of
the water front roadway indicates that
the fiity-five-mile boulevard along the
west shore of the ST. Johns River from
Jacksonville 10 Palatka will shortly be
ready for use. This drive will have
Orange Park and Green Cove Springs to
share in the benefits as soon as the
bridge across the mouth of Doctors
Lake is constructed.
The agitation of this Palatka drive
started in The Metropolis some five
years ago, and continuous publicity with
efforts of progressive citizens hav e
brought success.
The road to ST. Augustine from Jack
Sonvile will soon be visible, and the
connecting link between ST. Augustine
and Palatka will form 100 mile triangle
that will go far TO make Northern Flori-
da the equal of Southern California.
Jacksonville Metropolis
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
DR.. w. A. Mann Here.

DIR. VIM. A. Mann of Chicago, a
brother of Congressman Mann, was
visitor in Palatka this week.
Dr. Mann lived in Palatka from 1888
to 1886 and during part OF that time
was proprietor of the old WeStmorland
NOW the Saratoga Hotel. He also prac-
ticcd medicine and had his office in the
old Griffin block at the foot of Lemon
street which was destroyed in the great
fire of 1884
DR.. Mann doesn't find very many PEG
pie in the city now whom he knew in
those days, but there are some whom
he called upon and discussed old times,
when Palatka was the leading resort
town in the state. Dr. Mann'S father,
now dead, was the founder of the Mann
Vile colony on the Florida Southern,
and in the old day a thrifty orange
growing section.
Edward L. Mann, another brother,
has lately come from Chicago, and will
make his home at Meanwhile, on his
fathers estate.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

Mrs. E. S. Necl, Nsssws did a little me-
n extended visss all its own this week.
ccompanlsly of the fire which seriously
is sn the big Wilson cypress plant 1t
S$Wes good cut of the fire.-St. Au-
SsuStine Record.
President Taft is going to visit Jack
SonVille sometime next month. What's
the matter with Palatka? Get busy; let's
get the President here; we can provide
for his entertainment at the re-opened
Putnam House. The board of trade will
probably take this matter up.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Z. Cole of Davenport,
Iowa, are at the Putnam House. MIR.
Cole is the general manager and Secre-
! taTy of the Davenport water system, but
manages to visit Florida each winter.
| He has a potato farm in the vicinity OF
Orange Mills and is here now 10 super
intend the planting of big crop.
Mrs. A. NJ. KimmonS and Miss Sallie
Deyal have returned home from pleas
ant visit with relatives in Palatka, Fla.
Their sister, Mrs. H. D. Wilson, OF Val
! ley Head, Ala, who accompanied them
TO Palatka did not return TO Live Oak,
hut returned TO her homc.-Liyc Oak
| Democrat.
The executive committee OF the Pa
latka board of trade met on Wednesday
evening and decided that the board
would circulate petition TO the county
commissioners asking that body TO re-
frain from ordering any more hard
roads in the county, but 10 spend what
money they had in the road fund 10
keep the present hard surfaced roads in
good condition.
The concert given by the Ludden &
Bates music company as a benefit 10 the
Palatla Woman'S club at the Orpheum
Theater last night was all that could be
desired, both as regard the character of
program and the attendance. The thea
Ter was filled. The vocal numbers by
McSsrS. Tyler and Morgenthau were
roundly applauded. The Player Piano
was good music but it didn't compare
with the handmade, brain backed va
riety given by Miss BaSSett
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
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City Happenings and s
Personal Mention. 3
E. M. Rugg of Barnes Cit,l
visiting relatives in the n <!Eecture at the

E. M. Rugg of Barnes Cii.a
listing relatives in the n >.Secture at the
Mrs. R. H. light
rom an. eccopsJf DeLand is the guest of
". VIZ MS E. A. Gerber
q frank McRae and Mr.. Jackson of
Seirose were in the city Tuesday.
Mrs. f. P. DUPONT of Federal Point
was a visitor in The city over Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. S. Brown is visiting her sister
in Sanford, but will return home for the
holidays.
The tent shows haven't done a thing
but pull about $4,000 to $4,000 out OF
this town in the past two weeks.
Mrs. L. A. Pabor who has been visit
ing friends in the city, returned TO her
home in South Jacksonville yesterday.
The Orphcum theatre has its fine
white and powerful light again and the
pictures are finer than ever before. -Four
TO six reels each night
Judge Coke issued marriage license
on Saturday last TO Mr.. Chester w. Baer
of this city and Miss Martha II. Norris
OF crescent lily
There will be an important meeting
of the Hospital Association on NcdneS-
day, Dec. 10th, at 3 p. m. in council
room, City building.
DR.. John A. ThackSton OF Gainesville,
state inspector of schools, visited the
Palatka High and Graded schools last
Thursday and Friday.
DR.. ]. l.. Kelley, county superintend-
ent of schools of Alachua county was
visitor in the city last week and the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Hamm.
Rev. Benz, Green, pastor of the Bap-
fist church at New Smyrna, was in the
city yesterday on his way home from
visit to relatives in Grandin.
MIR. and Mrs. W. Hickman Collins re-
turned from their wedding trip ycStcr-
day noon and went direct TO their new
home on Madison street.
Webb Chambcrln, son of C. l..
Chamberin well-known merchant OF
Crescent City, has accepted ClcrkShip
in the store of w. NJ. Curry.
Married, on December 9th, Mr. Louis
Theodore DclComyn TO Henrietta Eta
BeaZlcy, younger daughter vi MIS-.
Frances Bcazlcy OF Marion street, South
Jacksonville.
The Ladies Aid Society OF ST. James
NJ. L. church will hold homemade
cake sale at Miss Kate Lucas millinery
store on Saturday, Dec. 10th, commenc-
ing at $50 a. III.
JIG. MACPHERSON, Peter Corcoran
and A. NJ. Rust of Saginaw, Mich, di-
rectors of the Wilson Cypress Company,
this city, have been spending the week
in Palatka, guests at the Saratoga Hotel.
A license was issued by the county
Judge yesterday for the marriage of Mr..
Allen b. Purdom and Mrs. May II. Wea
yer of this city. Mr. Purdom and Mrs.
Weaver have for some time been aSSo-
Ciated in the furniture business al Lemon
and Sixth streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Perry OF NIanliuS,
n. Y, have returned 10 their farm on
Rice Creek, bringing number of men
with them TO work Mr.. Perry'S place.
Mr.. Perry left this week for the Glen
ST. Mary nurseries where he will select
a choice line of peach trees for his
large peach orchard.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
Antidote for White Fly.
Special to the Palatka News

Washington, D. c., Dec. 13.-Dr.
Howard Davidson, entomologist OF the
Department of Agriculture, announces
he has discovered in India parasite
which will abolish the white fly in
Florida groves and that definite infor-
nation will be Immediately made pub
lie on the subject. DR.. Davidson says
the parasite is surely effective.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
Aliens Minstrels Coming.

The A. G. Allen Big minstrel show Is
headed for Palatka and if all goes well
will strike town Monday.
This big minstrel company shows I'M
der its own canvas, but which is equip
ped with all the scenic and stage effects
of the regular stage. -,
The company has the highest paid
colored musicians and commedianS now
before the public.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
SHOES OLD AND NEW.

SA1OLO OLD HlND I'VE W.
My worn ont shoes for many weeks,
All round their Suies had many lea ks,
This often made my StoCkins wet,
And the discomfort % AIDE me fret
And rusty nails, they hurt my feet
so wenl limpmg down the street;
said, can improve my shoe?
Said to cobler, what can you do?
And SO went to golfers place
AND there met smiling face,
And said, can you fin my old shoes?
Then said he, all worn out by two's.
Then he said, throw those shoes away.
In that you will find better pay:
And then ! went from store to store.
And all to find shoe or more.
And on went from street 10 street
Hunting pleasant shoes for my feet
But what | sought had not found.
And so | left oil looking round.
Gave Mister Curry all my news,
He said he had for me the shoes;
And then he brought them out hv twO's.
lhey were the style of hangaroO's
With ease put them on my feet.
Then out went upon the Street:
And now they keep my stockings dry.
Also more pleasing to the eye.
From CURRY $ place you get good Shoe
lou may get them fine rs you choose.
They can be calf or kangoroo's,
And very sure to come in two'S.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

LOST OR STRAYED-Black ana
Brown Shepherd dog answering 10 " snit.
of "Noah". Finder will receive SUI T.
able reward for return TO MIS- Mrs, m P,Ia,
Gibson or to ]. Walter Hilliard' raI"'
ka, Florida.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
Notice of Application for Tax Deed Under Sec
ton of Chapter 1889, Laws of Florida.


ton of Chapter 1883, Laws of Florida.
Notice is hereby given that W. A. Will
!lams Junior purch aser of tax Ger
tlhcate No. 3S, dated the 9TH day OF
July, A. D., 1890, has filed said certificate
in my Office, and has made application for tax
deed TO issue in accordance with law said
certificate embraces the following described
property situated in Putnam county, Florida,
tU-Wit:
sc cor of nwI4 OF nw4, Rec Blk. "W" page
Ia, Sec. !, twp. 10, S. range. % e; 8 acres.
Ihe said land being assessed at the date OF
the issuance of such certificate in the name of
NeilS Runge.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed
according to law, tax deed win issue thereon
on the 10Th day of January A. d. 1919
witness my official signature and seal this
the 18th day of December A. ID. Ig1I'
lSeall HENRY HUTCHINSON,
Clerk Circuit Court Putnam County, Fla
BY II. Hutchinson, Jr.. ID. @.
New Florida Syrup, first OF the season,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

FOR SALE-One gray Mare, buggy
and harness. Mare good traveller. Ap-
ply TO f. STAFFORD, old Peterman
place. Palatka, Fla. 1t.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

FOR SALE-Four lots on public road
near depot, in East Palatka, $3.50. 90 each,
Mrs. A. L. Hagan, 18th St. Palatka, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

FOR SALE-One Cyrhcrns inc1oa,g,
IS eggs. In first class condition hpp pa
to E. STAFFORD, old Pcterman P'II'
Palalka, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
DON'T PASS 1T UP!

Opportunities such as are presented by
our list of investment properties do mot
wait Act at once if you would profit
by them. Start in today and purchase
one OF these dwelling houses, either for
investment or for home. Consult us
without delay.
II. Finley Tucker & Bro.
Insurance and Real Estate.
Phone 1913, Ford Building,
Palatka. Florida.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

The Piano voting contest al VIM.
Turnage'S Hardware store closes Satur-
day the 23rd. Those expecting 10 pay
bills in order TO secure votes for this
contest should come forward al once,
thereby avoiding a rush on the last day.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15
A Pleasant Social Affair.

On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
NJ Earnest delightfully."- entertained from
eight until ten O'Clock in honor OF the
Alpha Taw, the recently organized class
Of young ladies of ST. James Methodist
Sunday school. The class had as its
guest, Friendship class of young men of
the same church, and the occasion was
an suspicious event, bringing together
the representative young people OF the
city. There were about 80 present, and
the time was pleasantly passed with
games of various kinds, music and con
vcrSation.
At $3.50 the guests repaired TO the din
ing room, where elegant refreshments
were served in abundance.
And when the time for departure
came which arrived only too soon, one
and all took their leave with many cX-
preSSionS of thanks 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Earnest for their generous hospitality.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

FOR SALE-Two eight foot S ST
cases in good condition, apply - SS al
Smith, Jeweler. Palatka, fla'
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

WANTED-A man ana wig C w Nv
on their Fruit Farm on Nicc 1,,n,enJa.
the wear must bring a good rec0 en%
ton. y. H. EI>' poIotka Fla.
1f di''N'' =.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

WANTED-SaleS Representative for
o | d established Automobile Factory
building high grade line OF cars. Good
opportunity for right party with small
capital and some selling ability. For
particulars address Factory Representa-,
tive 80 w. Forsyth ST. Jacksonville, Fla
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-12-15

New Florida Syrup, first OF the season,
Gay Bros. S store, Lemon street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-10

Quincy Adams Sawyer" has been
upon the stage prove that nearly three
million people have witnessed this
great drama of New England rural life
in that time In view of this fact and
because Of the constantly growing
prosperity of this attraction, there
have been SO few similar instances in
the history Of the American stage that
can be recalled readily of theatrical
men OF experience. Quincy Adams
Sawyer" is unique. It's telling qualities
are found in its freedom from stage
| conventions There is no erring girl
no mortgage on the farm, no mourn
ing or wailing. and no villain. We.
strength is by nc means sacrificed by
this abandonment of familiar stage eX-
pcdieDts. For there are substituted
characters that are real, motives that
are natural ard development of in
terest that holds because it appeals by
! its strong humanity.
When the famous rural drama is
presented at the Gennett theater Sat
urday matinee and night it will be
found to be given with special regard
for his or her fitness for the role
played. The scenic environment OF
the drama is in perfect accord with
It's spirit and the entire entertainment
, is natural and enjoyable.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-10
RUSSIAN Orchestral"

NJ w. W. Ondreeff, foster father Of
the balalaika" has made the present
instrument as superior to the peasant
prototype as the cornet is to the fish
horn. He is himself composer of re-
nown. Yet he has left untouched the
native Russian melodies he has cho-
sen for the orchestra's program. The
muscovite melodies NJ. Andreoff re-
tains in their pure original state. So
ingratiating, however. are the native
tunes. as rendered by the orchestra
that one understands at once how
great composers, German as we'll as
Russian. made the indigenous melo-
dies Of the Cars realm the basis of
much of their work. The Russian
grand opera stars who will sing with
the Balalaika Orchestra when it comes
include in their program number of
the Russian folk songs, as we'll as Sc
lections from all the popular Russian
operas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-10
At The Murray.

The offering at the Murray vaude.
vile theater is one of the very best
Of the season. and the patrons have
been showing their appreciation by fill,
ing the house at every performance so
far on the week.
The Meade, Trow, Trio Novelty ring
artists and gymnasts open the show
The Trio work for the most part on a
trapeze, work fast, has nothing that
has ever been done here before in
their routine and accomplish every.
thing with finish that can not be de.
MED. The strength of the smallest OF
the trio is something phenomenal and
the closing of their act is a clever ex
diligent effort
1t scarcely does Pauline Corbett full
justice to say her singing gives her
high rank in her line. The pure so
prano voice that charms SO well
Come Back To Erin" Killarney" and
other Irish ballads is delightfully."- fresh
and piquant in such modern songs as
the Love Bug" Along with vocal fit
ness goes exceptional charm of man
ner and person.
Marie Yuill, or Bobby Boyd. the gay
and giddy duo have one of the liveli
est and neatest singing. dancing and
talking act seen at the Murray this
year. Mr.. Boyd is an excellent dancer
and Miss Yuill as petite and vivacious
as any one could wish
August Neville and Company ir
their political playlet by Oliveh White
entitled "Politics and Petticoats" is
one of the very few who have beer
able to make good with a Richmond
audience. The playlet is one of intense
interest and Mr.. Neville, who is a dra
matte man of great ability has beer
most fortunate in surrounding himself
with such able support as Nine. Mu
real and William J. Marble, Jr
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-10
Away Goes Pimples,
Blackheads, Eczema,
Dandruff and Other
Skin Affections
WHEN ZEMO AND ZEMO SOAP
ARE USED.

The Leo H. Fihe drug store says,
We are so confident that Zemo and
ZEMO SOAP used together will rid
the skin or scalp of infant or grown
person of PIMPLES, BLACKHEAD
ECZEMA, DANDRUFF, IESECT
BITES or any form of itching. irri,at
ed, disfguring skin or scalp trouble
that we do not hesitate to recommend
these clean refined remedies to every
person who desires quick relief and a
cure from any form OF aggravated skin
or scalp affection. Ofter-times one bot
tie and one cake of soap will cure mi
nor case of skin trouble.
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP produce
sure and swift results. You will no,
suffer another day after you commence
TO use them. You will feel like new
person.
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP can be o.
tanned from one leading druggist ir
every city or town in America and ir
Richmondfl BY Leo. II. Fine, drug
store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-10
Madame Sherry.

Included in the musical hits of the
musical sensation, Madame Sherry
listed for performance here by the
New York New Amsterdam Theater
Company. on Saturday, Nov. %, at the
Gennett theater are Every Little Move
ment Has A Meaning All IS Own,
You Can't Argue, Can You?, The Kiss
You Gave, Uncle Says I Mustn't, So |
Won't, The Birth of the Butterfly. The
Smile She Means For You. The Love
Dance, Athletic Prancing, The Dub
lin Rag, I'm All Right. Want to Play
House With You, Off For a Sail, We
Are Only Poor Weak Mortals, and The
Seduction.