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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25
Administrators Sale.

Notice is hereby given that /, the under
signed, as administrator of the estate of
Martin Griffin, deceased, pursuant to law
and under and by virtue of a certain order
made ana entered in the Court OF the Coun-
" Judge Of Putnam County, Florida. in
pro Hlc, dated Aug. ID, 1911, Trpon appIica-
tloh OF the undersigned for order to sell the
property hereinafter described, will on the
IN Jay o! September, A. d., 1911, the said
uaN being the FIRST Monday In said month,
between he hours of Ii Il. IN. and 2p. m. on
said date, sell at public cutlery before the
front door of he Court House of said Put
nam County, Florida, in the CITY of Palat-
kh TO The highest and best bidder for cash
ten shares of capital stock in The Putnam
national Bank of P0latka, of the par value
OF $4,000 each.
THOMAS MURRAY,
as Administrator OF the Estate
OF Martin Griffin, deceased.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25
Notice of Application for Tax Deed Under
Section of Chapter 1883 Laws of Florida.

Section of Chapter 1883, Laws OF Florida.
Notice is hereby given that +. r. Conway.
purchaser of Tax Certificate No. $50, dated
4th day of June A. d. 1858, has filed said certtt-
cate in my office, and has made application
for tax deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following de-
bed property, situated in Putnam county
Florida, to-wit:
50 of Lot l, Blk. 6s-Palatka.
The said land being assessed at the date of
issuance of such certificate in the name of
Amy Williams.
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed ac-
cording to law. tax deed will issue thereon on
the Attn day Of September, A. b. 1911.
Witness my official signature and seal this
4th day OF August, a. ID. 1911.
IsEALl HENRY HUTCH INSON,
Clerk Circuit Court Putnam Co, Florida.
By Henry Hutchinson, jr' ID. C.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25
Miss Kate |. Lucas,
Palatka, Fla.


Notice of Application for Tax Deed L9ueF sec
tion of Chapter 1888, Laws OF Florlda
Notice is hereby given that E. R, conway a,:Ii
purchaser Of tax Certificate No 20, O., da aied
the 9th day of July, A. d. 1903 la Go l, a"i
said certificate in my office, and has maui NJ
plication for tax deed to issue IN aecIi o o" tD
with law said certificate embraces I pn,n 'o
lowing described property situated III "''''
county, Florida tO-wit:
Lot 7, Blk. 72-Palatka. ,,,,, dots Al
The said land being assessed al tllt "", N
the Issuance of such certificate IN the h""''
VIM. Washington. q, T.. -,,esmed
Unless said certificate shall De It ,Herpoa
according to law, tax deed VII. issue '''
on the 18th day ofAugust, A. D. I9ll .ooI tt;
Witness my official signature ana Se'' u"
the 2Sth day of July, A. D. l9ll,
CSeaN HENRY HUTCHINSON r,o
Clerk Circuit Court Putnam toqnShh q
Nv H. Hutchinson, Jr" w.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Complex
ion sallow? Liver needs waking up.
Doan's RcguletS cure bilious attacks,
% cents at any drug store.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25

DR.. Geraldine S. Davis, OSleopathic
Physician, will be at the kupperbuSch
Hotel Tuesday and Friday OF each week
from 1870 to 1870 p. m. If
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25

Don't think that piles cant be cured
Thousands of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doans Ointment. 90 eel is at
any drug store,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25

VXYFfILE we have sold many thousands of
wv dollars during the past weeks, our
Summer stock is yet almost complete,
and realizing that it must be sold while it is
in the midst of summer, we have made such
tremendous cuts that all will go quickly, so
if you want some real bargains in Summer
Goods now is the time to get them
In this Cleanup Sale we include many
staples which go at Factory PriCes--price that
we do not believe you can duplicate anywhere.
Goods that are good the year round.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25
Prompt Payment of Claim.

Palatka, Fla, August p, 1911
Mr.. G. Lopez Bailey, President
Atlantic & Gulf Insurance Co.,
Palatka, Fla.
Dear Sir:
want TO thank the Atlantic & Gull
Insurance Company for Fifty Dollars
paid me to-day in full settlement OF
amount due me under Industrial Policy
No 90 on the life of my husband, Peter
Mitchell who died this morning. | ap.
prcciate the kind and prompt attention
shown me in this transaction and also
for the promptneSs with which you have
paid the sick claims at all times under
this policy which preceded this death
claim, and want TO recommend your
Company for prOmptneSS and courtesy.
Respectfully yours,
LUCY mitchell.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25

Patient-Say, that isn't the tooth ]
want pulled. Dentist-Never mind.
I'm coming to it-Boston Transcript
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1911-08-25
Notice of Application for IaN Pea S1o g5aF' '

Notice Of Application for laN peg gI, G,io''
tion of chapter 1888, Laws OF FISflI ETopvgyl
Notice is hereby given thal r., H. i1Si daedl
purchaser of tax cerllhcalo 40, has fedl
The 18th day of NOV, A. D., lo''' a nd hsl
said certificate in my ONCE .t Sr" in ac1
made application for tax deed 70 c%ert6catsl
cordance with law. san rroperyl
siinateS in ' PntnSm county, Florida, to-"''
E1% of Lot ., Blk. 63-Palalha, ina date Of
The said land being assessed al , lll' name Ofl
the Issuance of such certificate III '"'
Christian Union Hall, r.,,, rodeemed &C.
Unless said certificate shall he ' i,bereOal
cording TO law, tax deed will l'N ,nI1
on the 25th day of August, d. ,n Ig' seal this
Witness my official signature anu
''i Ts c9t'I ''S VI HENRY HUTCHINSOGNC, fla
''"'l Clerk circuit court Putnam TO- r. C. 9.
BY Henry Hutchinson j"
5 or 6 doses $500" will cure any Wv
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
SHERIFI"S SLAYER IN PRISON.
Negro reported to Have Made Con-
fcssion Before His Cuptors.

Charlotte, Feb. PA special from
MaXtOn, n. c., states that Louis West,
the negro who murdered Deputy She
riff Munford and seriously wounded
the chief Of police at Wilson, n. c.,
few days ago, was captured in that
town last night.
When arrested the man had several
loaded pistols on his person. He was
positively identified by several people
and has made full confession.
There was reward offered for his
capture and for two or three days
posses of over a thousand people
secured the woods in the neighbor-
hood of Wilson in hopes Of catching
him. The murder created intense eX-
citement in Wilson at the time, and
the people are still worked up over
the matter.
The man was taken to Raleigh for
safckeepiEg. Wilson officers took
charge OF the prisoner this morning,
positively identifying him as the muir
derer Of Deputy Sheriff Munford.
Last Of Dcspcradocs Caught.
Charlotte, n. c., Feb. 12.-Dave
Young, the last Of the outlawed ne
groes wanted in connection with the
murder Of Deputy Sheriff Munford
and shooting Of Chief OF Police Clio
yer, at Wilson, was this morning ar
rested at Rocky Mount. He admit
ted that he was the man wanted and
gave a graphic description of the
crime to the police, but stoutly de-
MED that he was present at the time
OF the shooting.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
COneroSs and Vicinity.

Coneross, Feb. 3.-Special: Rev.
l. d. Mitchell will fill his regular ap-
pointments at Coneross next Saturday
night and Sunday.
Monroe Gambrell returned home
yesterday afternoon after spending
several weeks in Augusta, Ga.
Misses Lizzie and Minnie Barker
spent Saturday and Sunday very
pleasantly at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mack Morgan, OF Seneca
Mrs. Langston and son Norris, of
Montana, are guests Of Mrs. Nettie
Hesse and family. They will prob
ably spend some time at Coneross.
Mrs. Lizzie Bearden and children
who have been at the home of Mrs
Mary Dllworth for the past several
weeks, left last week for Jackson
Ga, to be with Mr.. Bearden, who has
been there for some time. They will
make their home at Jackson
Miss Ella Carter, Of Greenville, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Bette Alex
ander, in this section.
Mrs. Jacob Schaffcr, Of Charleston
is visiting Miss Minnie Vaughn, of
this place.
A protracted meeting will begin at
Poplar Springs next Monday night.
The meeting will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. d. G. Williams.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
ARCHBISHOP RYAN is AT REST.
Died in Philadelphia ut Age of Nearly
Eighty Years.

Philadelphia, Feb. 11-Serene and
prepared to meet his God, the Most
Rev. Patrick John Ryan, d. D., LII.
d., archbishop of Philadelphia and
metropolitan Of Pennsylvania, one of
the greatest archbishops on the Amer
lean continent, passed peacefully into
eternity at 4.0S o'clock this after
noon at the arch-epscopal residence
adjoining the cathedral in Logan
Square.
For weeks the distinguished prel-
ate, who would have been so years
old had he liyed until the goth Of this
month, fought off death, but weak
heart could not stand the strain and
ne passed away breathing the bene-
diction, God bless YOU" upon those
who stood about the bedside.
lie had been suffering since last
fall, but his condition did not become
alarming until two weeks ago, when
his physicians publicly admitted that
ne was slowly dying from weak
heart
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
THE HUSBAND DIED,
And as Result of Compact With His
Wife Killed Son and Self.

Oxford, Maine, Feb. 12.--In full
fillment Of compact made with
her husband during his lingering i'll
ness, which death ended yesterday,
Mrs. Lynwood S. Keene took her
own life to-day after having fatally
shot her 14-year-old son, Gerald. The
compact dated about a month back,
and was found by the coroner in a
sealed envelope in the woman's
room.
kcene was once prosperous far
mer, but according to the compact,
the family had become Impoverished
and discouraged during his long sick
ness. He was 3S years old and his
wife a year or two Younger.
The document recited briefly the
family troubles, the result OF MIR.
keene's illness. In it his death was
predicted and 1t was stated as both
the parents thought it would be
wrong to have their son remain in
the world to suffer the troubles they
had experienced, Mrs. Keene bound
herself to "do away Gin the words
OF the compacD with herself and
their son rs soon as possible after
the death of the husband and father.
iNnuS VI lne ldlllllS VINO were
In the house to-day assisting in pre-
pairing the body Of Mr.. Keene for
burial, heard shots fired upstairs
They found the boy in bed in his
chamber with bullet wound in his
right temple. He lived less than an
hour.
The door Of Mrs. Keene's room was
broken In and her body was found
stretched on the bed. She had plac-
ed the revolver muZZle to the roof
OF her mouth and fired, death prob
ably being instantaneous.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
FACTS FROM FAIR PLAY.
Measuring Party Was Great Success.
Other Matters of Interest.

Fair Play, Feb. 3.-Special: The
Woman's Mission Society OF the Bea-
verdam Baptist church gave "meas-
uring party" at the hosDitable home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Isbell on
Friday, February 10th, from 2. 80 to
4.30 IN the afternoon, and from to
In the evening. A more ideal day
and night could no. have been Sc
| lected for this haply y gathering of
Doth old and young, and the event
Will long be rene nbered rs one of
much pleasure and happy reminis-
cences. Promptly at the appointed
hour the guests began to arrive, and
on entering the reception hall each
one was measured on the wall amid
much fun and merriment, and hand
ing over their dues were ushered into
the parlor, which had been previously
darkened and lighted with many
bright little candles, their soft, mel
low light shedding bright glow over
the beautifully decorated room.
From the white walls hung festoons
OF red hearts, all in keeping with
st. Valentines Day. A guessing con-
test was next engaged in, which re-
CURED q good deal OF thought and
time TO answer correctly. Many of
the knotty little problems remained
unsolVed. However, the judges de-
clded In favor Of Mrs. w. A. Steven
son, MIS-. Lula Burriss and Prof. Clin-
ton l.. Harris. This, of course, neces-
Stated the drawing of straws. the
Two shortest ones being drawn by
Mrs. stevenson and Mrs. Burris. Both
ladies were then gracefully presented
with lovely Valentine cards, Miss
Zelma IsbeIl delighted the guests
with her favorite recitation, "Poor
House Man. at the close of which
delicious refreshments, consisting of
cake with pink icing, peanut sand
wiches, black coffee and hot choco-
late, were served.
The evening program varied
slightly from that Of the afternoon.
a cake contest was engaged in. the
lucky winners being Miss Dora Doc
ley and G. ID. Marett. They were
presented with heart-shaped cake.
Amusing games were also played and
refreshments served. Miss Pearle
Richardson entertained the immense
crowd with recitation, cam Nv
brothers Keeper?" The whole az
fair was pronounced perfect sue
cess.
The ladies Of the society desire to
thank one and all for their liberal
support, presence, kindness in con-
tr1Dut1ng part Of their time, talent
and means to the encouragement of
this good cause. They also wish TO
thank our hig-hearted merchants.
who so kindly aided them with vari-
GUS articles necessary for the success
of this occasion. May these acts or
DeneVolence from each one present
be as dread cast upon the waters -
The proceeds, which amounted to
$l5.75. will be used for church i'm
prOvement.
The many friends OF Thos. Isbell
VIII be sorry to learn Of tho accident
he sustained by falling limb strik
Ing him on the nose and so painfully
bruising his face that 1t was heces-
sary to call in DR.. Heller, who soon
bandaged him up sufficiently for his
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
MATTERS AT RICHLAND.
School Selects Representatives to the
County Oratorical Contest.

Richland, Feb. Especial: Mr..
and Mrs. Marshall S. Stribling, Of
Westminster. visited the formers
mother, Mrs. E. r. Stribling, last
Tuesday. Mrs. Stribling is stiIl quite
sick.
Mrs. Sloan Bruce and son, John
Morris, visited Mrs. E. r. Stribling
Tuesday and Wednesday.
w. G. Hughs, county superntend-
ent Of education, made a visit TO our
school last Friday. He made a nice
talk, encouraging the teachers and
pupils to work harder and persevere
untn the end, when some one would
win those nice prizes offered by the
patrons Of the school. We always
like for him to visit our school, and
nope he will come Oftener.
The following invitations have been
community: "Mr. and Mrs. VIM. L..
England request the pleasure of your
company at the marriage Of their
cousin, Miss Lucy Maria Dendy, to
Morris Albin Marett, on Wednesday,
February 22d, at 3 o'clock, at their
residence, Westminster, S. c."
Several OF the young people of Sen
cca and Westminster were here Fri
day night to attend the preliminary
oratorical contest held at the school
hall. The exercises were opened with
a prayer by Rev. G.. Nj. Wilcox At
ter musical selection Capt. John j..
Ballcngcr, after few words OF well
come, introduced the first speaker,
Stiles Stribling. Ills subject was
Farewell to the Southern Confcde-
I,
Hubbard; subject, "The Pcrpetuity
Of the Union" (Bancroft.)
After another selection of music,
Robert Davis was introduced. His
subject was "The Confederate SOL
dier." (Henry w. GradyD The
fourth speaker was Bruce Stribling;
subject, Patrick Henrys Grafton. "
(Beforc the Virginia Assembly, The
last speaker was Gilmer Hubbard;
subject, "South Carolina" (Robert
Y. Hayne.) After the judges, Rev.
G. Nj. Wilcox, Drs. e. G. Doyle and
j. S. Stribling, retired to decide on
the two best speakers, the audience
was entertained with music by Misses
'Lalla Ballenger and Marion Coe.
Dr.. E. G. Doyle rendered the decis-
ion, after few appropriate remarks,
In favor Of Stiles Stribling and Robt.
Davis. He said 1t was a hard matter
to decide which ones were the best,
for all did splendidly.
The boys wish to thank Capt. j. j.
Ballenger for the active part he took
In the preparation OF the stage, and
everything else; also, for introducing
the speakers and the use Of his piano
They wish also to thank the judges
for coming here and acting for them
They have not forgotten Misses Bal
lenger and Coe for helping them out
with the music.
Now, that our boys are seelcted for
the contest, 1t is an open secret that
we have two fine specimens Of orator
ical timber. We make the assertion
that the boy that scores above Rich
land at the contest on the Oath will
have to reach up into high places.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15

measurement to be taken at the party
Friday night.
Miss Cora Wyly, one of Richland's
most attractive young ladies, has re-
turned to her home after q pleasant
stay with relatives here.
Miss Nell Wyatt, of Easley, who IS
one of the teachers in the South I'm
ion school, spent the week END with
her friend, Miss Ethel Marett.
Quite number Of young people
from South Union and Lavonia at
tended the measuring party Friday
evening.
Miss Hattie Crawford, Of South Un-
ION, Is studying bookkeeping in the
store or Marett Bros, under the tu-
torshlp OF w. l.. Dobbs. We welcome
Miss Hattie to our little burg.
Little Bessie Glenn, only daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Glenn, has
been threatened with pneumonia, but
seems much improved at this writ
ing.
Miss Louise Sheldon has returned
from a most delightful visit to her
sister, Mrs. w. B. Glenn, of Liberty.
Miss Sallie Leathers IS visiting her
uncle, Rev. w. w. Leathers, Of An
derson
Miss Dollie Knox Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. d. Fl. Harris, Of Column
bla'' We are sorry to learn of the Ill
ness OF little Norman Harris, who
contracted diphtheria since his arri-
val home. We trust the little fellow
Will soon recover.
Miss Salle WooteD has returned to
LaVonia from pleasant visit to her
friend Miss Ielma Isbell.
The friends Of Mrs. E. p. Callahan
are glad to see her able to be out
again from long illness.
Mrs. II. M. Lovinggood is recover
ing from her recent illness.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
Village Creek and Bethlehem Schools

All persons interested in the
schools In Village Greek and Beth
lehem districts are requested to meet
at Bethlehem church at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon, on Friday, March 3D.
1911, to discuss the question of con-
solidating these two districts into
one. If nothing happens | will be
present to talk the matter over and
see about getting 1t under way, SO
hope there will be full attendance
Of all persons concerned.
w. G. Hughs.
County superintendent of Education.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
UnfavOrably Reported.

Columbia, Feb. 15.-The Senate
judiciary committoe-the majority
there0f-made an unfayorable report
upon Senator Earle's bill providing
that the Governor shall make ap-
pointments Of special judges. without
the Supreme Courts recommends
tion. The minority favorable report
on the bill was presented by Senator
Earle himself.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
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s3s WALHALLA q.
!. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. J.
''''.'..t'.s..ss.!..i. .i..l..i..i..i..i..i.i..f.

Prof. w. r. Smith, Of Centralia,
Va, has been engaged to take charge
of the 9th and 7th grades in the Wal
halla High School. He is an alumnus
of Richmond College and comes well
prepared for the work.
Miss Alice Strong, who was in
charge or the grades, has been made
an assistant in the high school, al
though she will retain some work in
the seventh grade.
Prof. Smith will have charge of the
track team this spring, as he has had
thorough training in college athletics.
Much interest is being shown in
the county oratorical contest, which
Will be held at Westminster on Feb
ruary GATH. Four schools-Richland
Seneca, Walhalla and Westminster
VIII be represented. Each school
Will send two young orators, who will
contest for two medals. The repre-
sentatives Of the Walhalla High
School will be Luther Davis, of the
Sth grade, whose subject is '"rhe
Character OF Washington" and Chas.
Hetrlck, OF the 9th grade, who will
handle the subject, "The New South
and the Race Problem" These bows
are rehearsing daily, and with a lit
tie more practice will be ready to
meet the young "DemOstheneses" of
our sister schools.
The Walhalla High School will be
well represented on the evening of
the oath, and it Is hoped that a large
number of patrons will attend Let
us show our town and school pride
by sending large delegation to en-
courage our representatives.
With the advent of spring the
purple and white" Of the high
school will be in evidence when the
track team indulges in daily prac-
tice. In order to select team to
represent the school at Clemson in
April. meet between the boys Of
the high school and those of the
9th and 7th grades will be held some
time in March.
At meeting held yesterday plans
were discussed as to this meet, CAP
tains were selected and hints for
training were discussed. The meet
ing was a rousing one, speeches be-
Ing made by Profs. Gasque and
Smith and by the president of the
association, Clyde Brown.
A full program, with the person.
mel Of the teams, will be announced
later.
Miss Clara E. Rasor left yesterday
for Ninety-SiX to attend the wedding
of her brother, which takes place
there to-day Miss Rasor will prob
ably resume her work Friday. While
away Miss Frances Stribling will
have charge Of the I'd and Sd grades.
We are authorized to announce
that the school is open to visitors
from 8 to 2.30 each school day 1t
Is earnestly desired that the patrons
attend the exercises more frequently.
You are always welcome, and your
presence will be an inspiration to
teachers and pupils.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15

How to cure a cold Is a question
IN which many are interested lust
now. Chamberlain Cough Remedy
has won Its great reputation and i'm
mense sale by It's remarkable cure OF
colds. 1t can always be depended
upon. For sale by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15
Bcavcrdam Missionary Meeting.

Ibe quarterly meeting Of the Wo-
mans Missionary Societies Of the
BeaVerdam Association will convene
with the Walhalla Baptist church on
saturday, March 11th, 1911. All So
cieties are requested to send dele
gates and meet promptly at 10
O'Clock. Mrs. w. f. Cary,
Divisional President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15

When her child Is in danger wo-
man will risk her life to protect it.
No great act Of heroism or risk Of
life Is necessary to protect a child
from Group. Give Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and all danger is
avoided. For sale by all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1911-02-15

Columbia, Feb. II In the Senate
today Carolina" Henry Timrod's
poem, which has been set to music
by Miss Curtis, was voted the State
song OF South Carolina.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-19

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